Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday wing-back Yisa Alao for an initial fee of over £500,000 plus significant performance-related add-ons, with Chelsea beating three other Premier League top clubs to secure the talented full-back.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed: “Chelsea agree deal to sign talented 17 year old fullback Yisa Alao from Sheffield Wednesday, here we go! Initial fee over £500k plus heavy add-ons. Chelsea beat 3 more PL top clubs to the signing.”
Alao, a product of Sheffield Wednesday’s academy, has made five senior appearances for the Owls, including his first Championship start in their recent defeat to Portsmouth.
He is not yet on a professional contract and is currently sidelined with a minor injury, ruling him out of Wednesday’s upcoming match against Birmingham City.
Born to parents of Nigerian descent in England, he is eligible to play for the senior national team of Nigeria.
