Sheffield Wednesday reaction issued amid Man Utd, Harry Amass transfer talk - 'I wouldn't hold it against him' | OneFootball

FLW's Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit insists he would not be disappointed in Harry Amass if the Manchester United loanee departs in January.

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Sheffield Wednesday could face a battle to hold on to Manchester United loanee Harry Amass in January.

Amid a summer of turmoil under former owner Dejphon Chansiri, Amass became only Wednesday's second signing of the window when he made the move to Hillsborough on a half-season loan on deadline day.

With the Owls under severe transfer restrictions, the deal was only given the green light by the EFL after the Red Devils agreed to pay the entirety of Amass' wages during his time in South Yorkshire, while, in a further generous gesture to help the troubled Championship club, they are even footing the bill for his accomodation costs.

As Wednesday currently have a threadbare squad after the mass exodus over the summer, Amass has virtually been a guaranteed starter for Henrik Pedersen's side this season, and he has been one of their standout performers during what has been a tough campaign, which was made even harder after they had a total of 18 points deducted.

It was claimed last month that United were planning to allow Amass to remain with the Owls for the entire season, but as the clock ticks down on his short-term loan, it now seems much less certain that he will see out the campaign with the second tier's basement side.

According to the BBC, while Wednesday are keen to keep hold of Amass, the 18-year-old is attracting interest from elsewhere ahead of the January transfer window, and the Red Devils are yet to make a final decision on his future, with an alternative loan move or a possible permanent sale among the options on the table.

Sheffield Wednesday claim made on Harry Amass as big Manchester United decision nears

When asked if he would be disappointed in Amass if he chose to depart Hillsborough in January, FLW's Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit Patrick McKenna insisted that he would hold no grudges against the defender if he wanted to play in a more stable environment, but he admitted that he was hopeful the club could retain him.

"If Harry Amass left in January, it would be a massive blow for us, no doubt," Patrick told FLW.

"He has been outstanding for us, and he has been a real standout player in some very difficult times.

"We can see here that there is a real player in him, and he seems to be getting even better. He's consistently putting in very good performances.

"I do get the idea that, despite all the turmoil, he is kind of happy at the club. Due to our bizarre circumstances, it is a club where he is guaranteed to start week after week.

"However, if he chooses to leave, then that is totally fine, I would not hold that against him.

"Maybe he feels that, even though he is starting here every week, losing every week is getting a bit frustrating, and he wouldn't mind trying a new environment where it is almost a bit more normal.

"However, I do feel that, at the end of the day, players do only care about getting minutes on the pitch, so I'm hoping that he does stay. But I definitely wouldn't hold it against him if he did go elsewhere in January."

Harry Amass and Manchester United facing huge Sheffield Wednesday call in January

Amass has certainly proven himself to be a more than capable performer at Championship level during his time at Wednesday, so it is no surprise that his list of admirers is increasing ahead of the January window, but both the defender and his parent club face a big dilemma over his future.

The regular game time Amass has received with the Owls has been hugely beneficial for his development, and with no guarantee that he would get the same level of guaranteed minutes elsewhere, it would be something of a risk for him to depart Hillsborough to make an alternative loan move.

However, with Wednesday certain to be relegated to League One this season and suffering demoralising defeats most weeks, Amass may be keen to join a club with a genuine chance of achieving success in the second half of the campaign, and he could be a real asset to a promotion-chasing Championship side.

The Owls would understandably be frustrated to lose Amass, but even if he does not extend his loan, his development during his time at the club could help them to attract other talented Premier League youngsters in January, with their transfer restrictions set to be eased upon the completion of a takeover.