All eyes are on Sheffield United this summer with an American takeover brewing, and in the midst of all of this the club are preparing to undergo one of the biggest squad rebuilds in its recent history.
West Ham are set to sign goalkeeper Wes Foderingham in the coming days or weeks. The Hammers are set to do a deal to bring in the former Sheffield United star as a free agent.
In the midst of a god awful season there has been next to nothing to write home about for Sheffield United. Other than the emergence of academy product Oli Arblaster, who took to the Premier League like a duck to water, and of course his midfield partner Gustavo Hamer.
We already knew this summer would bring about a host of changes with the squad undergoing a huge rebuild consisting of around a dozen new signings expected to be made.
Chris Wilder initially wanted versatile midfielder Ben Osborn to stay at the club as the club appeared to be willing to exercise the player’s 12 month option in his contract.
Sheffield United have previously been linked with Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Marc Leonard. The 22-year-old has spent two years on loan with Northampton Town, helping the Cobblers gain promotion from League Two in his first campaign.
Former Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom is on the hunt for a new job and Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle have been linked with the ex Premier League manager.
Sheffield United are subject of a takeover once more. According to Alan Nixon, an American group is in talks with the club’s owner over an imminent deal.
Sheffield United have recently been credited with interest in Preston North End central midfielder Alan Browne. In a report by Alan Nixon, The Sun journalist claimed that Preston have offered the 29-year-old a club record contract in which United and Coventry City are struggling to match.
After Tottenham Hotspur dispatched Sheffield United 3-0 on the final day of the season, Ange Postecoglou will lead his Spurs side in an end of season friendly against fellow Premier League side Newcastle United on Wednesday in Australia.
According to The Sun, Sheffield United and Burnley have shown interest in Canadian left winger Liam Millar. The 24-year-old made 35 Championship appearances for Preston North End this season during his loan spell from FC Basel.
Sheffield United, as of now, will only have one first team goalkeeper under contract next season. That player is Ivo Grbic. The Croatian was brought to Bramall Lane in the January transfer window from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of £2 million.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder concedes they were outclassed by Tottenham in Sunday's season finale. The relegated Blades were beaten 3-0 by Spurs on the day.
Tottenham Hotspur capped off their first season under Ange Postecoglou with a decisive 3-0 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on a scorching Sunday afternoon.
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