Bolton Wanderers Loan Star Linked to Sheffield Wednesday

Bolton Wanderers loan star Mason Burstow has reportedly caught the eye of Sheffield Wednesday, who are interested in signing the 22-year-old forward. The 22-year-old arrived at the MKM Stadium two years ago having found first-team opportunities limited at Chelsea.

What Happened?

Mason Burstow spent last season on loan at Bolton Wanderers, where he delivered a 12-goal haul for the Trotters, playing a key role in their promotion via the League One play-offs. The 22-year-old is a product of the Charlton Athletic academy and was lured from The Valley by Chelsea in 2022.

Why it Matters for Bolton Wanderers

Bolton Wanderers are currently 5th in League One, 75 points from 46 games, with a recent form of LDDWL. The team is 28 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. The 70 goals scored and 52 conceded this season have resulted in a +18 goal difference.

What Comes Next?

Sheffield Wednesday are believed to have made some form of contact with Hull regarding a potential deal, with Owls boss Henrik Pedersen looking to strengthen his attack. The 22-year-old forward has attracted interest from newly-relegated League One outfit Wednesday, who are reportedly interested in bolstering their attack with the addition of Mason Burstow from Hull City.

Mason Burstow's Profile

Mason Burstow is a product of the Charlton Athletic academy and was lured from The Valley by Chelsea in 2022. He had a loan spell back at Charlton and then moved on to Sunderland, but neither of his temporary moves away from Stamford Bridge proved particularly productive. Hull forked out an undisclosed fee to sign Burstow in the summer of 2024, handing the former England youth international a four-year contract.

What the Manager Said

When Mason Burstow was borrowed by Bolton last summer, Trotters head coach Steven Schumacher said: “He’s still a young player but one with a good taste of first-team experience at a high level who wants to keep improving and developing with us. Hopefully we will bring the best out of him in a role he’s keen to play and I’m excited about what he can do for us this season.”