Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United make bids to sign Sheffield Wednesday talent

The Star has previously reported that teams in the top-flight had been sniffing around the 17-year-old following some excellent performances at youth level and his step up into the senior ranks – and the Owls have been trying to get a deal done to get him signed up on his first professional deal.

Now, with question marks still remaining over the future of the club, it’s understood that both Liverpool and Manchester United have made offers to Wednesday in an attempt to sign the talented teen. It’s thought that both offers came in around the mid-level six-figure mark, and that neither have been accepted as things stand.

The Owls are desperate to try and keep hold of both Alao and fellow promising teenager, Will Grainger, but the financial problems that continue to surround the club isn’t making it easy to do so. If new owners aren’t found soon, there’s a chance that sales may be required in order to keep things ticking going forward.

Whether the Reds or Red Devils come back with improved offers in order to try and twist Wednesday’s arm remains to be seen, however the current interest in Alao isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.

Wednesday have already lost Caelan-Kole Cadamarteri and Romario Collins to the Premier League this season, with both signing for Manchester City, and fans would no doubt be disappointed if more of the club’s talented up-and-comers were also to move on.