Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City show 'interest' in Manchester United history-maker Jaydan Kamason
Sheffield Wednesday have been credited with interest in a history-making Manchester United prospect
Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly shown interest in history-making Manchester United prospect Jaydan Kamason.
The 19-year-old, a right-back by trade, became the first player from Manchester United’s Emerging Talent Programme to sign a professional contract at Old Trafford in 2023.
He initially spent time within the programme before moving into the main academy and eventually into the senior set-up.
Kamason, a former England Under-16s international, has been part of Manchester United’s senior squad for pre-season.
Sheffield Wednesday show ‘interest’ in Manchester United defender
According to Mail Online, Wednesday are among the clubs to have taken an interest in the talented young defender.
He is also said to be wanted by Southampton, while Bristol City, Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers have been named among his admirers.
Southampton are said to be keen on a permanent deal but Kamason is also thought to be attracting loan enquiries.
Given Wednesday’s status as a League One club, a loan agreement is arguably the more likely option if they were to fend off Championship interest.
It may also be Manchester United’s preferred option given the rate at which Kamason has developed at youth level.
Jaydan Kamason’s first-team ambition
Earlier this summer, as reported by the BBC, Kamason made it clear he is eyeing a first-team breakthrough at Old Trafford.
He said: “Last season, unfortunately, I had two injuries. Hopefully this season will be more positive. I'm just trying to stay fit now and show my ability on the pitch.
“I'm always trying to aspire to get to that level. If I need a few loans or whatever, we'll have to see, but I'm trying to get to that top level - and that's Manchester United. You have to be ambitious.”
Wednesday are due to kick off their League One campaign away at Leyton Orient on Saturday (August 15).