The forward, who became our 250th Academy graduate in April when he made his senior debut against Sheffield United, has been in great form for our Under-18s throughout the team's successful 2023/24 season.
Wheatley scored twice in the U18 Premier League Cup final triumph over Manchester City, and made his first-team debut for the Reds the following day.
The Stockport-born striker, who has also featured for the Under-21s, scored many important goals as our young Reds won the U18 Premier League North title. In the subsequent national final at Stamford Bridge, Wheatley was again on the scoresheet, as Adam Lawrence's youngsters beat southern champions Chelsea 2-1 to pick up another prize.