'Held talks' - Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley linked with top-flight move after Bradford City spell
Ethan Wheatley has been linked with a left-field move after his loan spell at Bradford City
Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley could reportedly land a top-flight opportunity following his loan spell at Bradford City.
The 20-year-old has already represented the Red Devils in the Premier League but none of his three loan spells in the EFL have catapulted him into a regular spot.
After stints at Walsall and Northampton Town, Wheatley was sent to Bradford for the second half of the 2025/26 season.
He failed to register a goal in any of his 12 appearances and did not appear in either of Bradford’s League One play-off semi-final battles with Bolton Wandererers.
Ethan Wheatley linked with Eredivisie switch
Wheatley was linked with a shock loan move to Bundesliga newcomers Schalke earlier this month and there is now talk of a temporary switch to the Eredivisie.
According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, the England youth international is being eyed for a spell in the Netherlands with SC Cambuur.
Posting on X, O’Rourke said: “Understand Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley has held talks with newly-promoted Eredivisie side SC Cambuur over a potential loan move.
“Wheatley is keen on a development loan in Europe and SC Cambuur are keen to persuade him to join them.”
Ethan Wheatley’s loan spell at Bradford City
Wheatley’s stint in West Yorkshire was undeniably tough, but it will have taught the young frontman plenty of lessons to take forward into the 2026/27 season.
In March, Wheatley drew praise from senior Bantams figure Antoni Sarcevic. The experienced playmaker said: “I still think Ethan is doing brilliantly for us. I know he’ll pride himself on goals but I think what he give us to us is really good. The goals will come if he keeps going.”
Wheatley is under contract at Old Trafford unti 2028, therefore still has time to prove himself worthy of a breakthrough to his parent club.