Sheffield United 'battling' Wolves and Birmingham City to sign defender who is 'free to leave' Chelsea
Sheffield United are reportedly battling Wolverhampton Wanderers and Birmingham City for the signature of Chelsea defender Harry McGlinchey.
The 18-year-old, a left-back by trade, made the switch to Chelsea’s youth system from Plymouth Argyle at under-14 level.
He has since made his way through the age groups and made his debut for the Premier League club’s Under-21s last year.
However, it has been suggested the Republic of Ireland youth international could be on the move this month.
Sheffield United linked with Chelsea’s Harry McGlinchey
According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, McGlinchey has been told he is free to leave Stamford Bridge this month providing there is a sell-on clause included in the deal.
Sheffield United are said to be on his trail, with the Championship club currently looking to shuffle their pack.
Birmingham are also thought to be looking to take the defender to the second tier, while Premier League basement boys Wolves have been named as admirers.
Posting on X, O’Rourke said: “Wolves, Sheffield United, and Birmingham City are all battling for a Chelsea left-back Harry McGlinchey. The 18-year-old has been told he is free to leave Chelsea this month with a sell-on clause to be included in any move.”
Sheffield United’s need for signings underlined
Sheffield United’s need for additions was underlined last night (January 21) as they were beaten 1-0 by a struggling Southampton.
Post-match, Blades boss Chris Wilder said: "As much as the defeat pains me, we've got a team that's having a right go.
“But I want us to have a right go and get something from the game and I certainly think we deserved something from the game.
"It's a tough gig at the moment for everybody, losing the players we have done. But we've just got to fight our way through it and that's what we'll do."