Sheffield United
Manchester City flight redirected ahead of West Ham clash
Manchester City’s flight to London had to be rerouted after a technical issue on the plane meant that they could not land at their scheduled destination. The first-team squad flew to the capital on Friday ahead of City’s lunchtime Premier League clash with West Ham United. But their flight had to redirected from City Airport to London Stansted more than 30 miles away. Goal reports that there was a problem with the plane’s anti-skid system which meant that it could not land at an airport with a short runway. The team suffered a slight delay ahead of travelling to the hotel before Saturday’s clash. It is understood that there was no fault on the part of the airport but the flight would not have needed to be rerouted had it been scheduled to land at a major airport. In 2016, a City team fligh...
Manchester United in buoyant mood ahead of clash with Chelsea
Manchester United will approach Saturday’s home English Premier League (EPL) clash with Chelsea in buoyant mood rather than in trepidation. This is after a week which has gone some way to banishing the gloom that was descending on Old Trafford. After going into this month’s international break with a 6-1 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, they have emerged from it with a couple of victories which have kick-started their campaign. Last weekend’s 4-1 win at Newcastle United was followed by a 2-1 victory away to Paris St-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League. For now at least, the critics have been silenced. Chelsea’s visit, however, presents a test of Manchester United’s upswing as they seek their first home league points of the season. This is in the wake of defeats by Crystal Palce and...
Report: Fulham fancied to sign Dutch defender ahead of Sheffield United
Fulham are in advanced talks to sign defender Terence Kongolo from Huddersfield Town, a report from Football Insider claims. The Cottagers have made a disappointing start on their top-flight return and they have failed to register a single point from the first four games of the season. The central defence has been a weakness for them, but they managed to bolster their options with the arrivals of Joachim Andersen (loan) and Tosin Adarabioyo before the international transfer deadline. Still, they appear to be eyeing further reinforcement at the heart of the backline and it is reported that they are close to landing the signature of Kongolo from the Terriers. Earlier this month, it was claimed that Sheffield United were leading the hunt for the Dutchman, who could fill the void lef...
Report: Sheffield set to land striker who’s keen on signing for Spurs & Mourinho
According to Le Republicain Lorrain (via GFFN), Sheffield United are set to sign Metz striker Habib Diallo ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline. The 25-year-old pulled out of his side’s squad to face Lorient today to travel to England this morning. The Blades have agreed a £16 million deal for the Senegalese and will hope to get the necessary documentation done before the end of tomorrow. Diallo has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion, and he was said to be keen on a move to the former. Jose Mourinho’s side had asked about the Senegal international in January, and while he was looking forward to joining the Portuguese, it doesn’t appear that a move has worked out. Spurs have since signed Brazilian striker Carlos Vinicius from Benfica on a season-long loan, and...
Journalist claims Liverpool player having medical at another Premier League club now
The Daily Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath has claimed on Twitter that Rhian Brewster is set to leave Liverpool for Sheffield United today. The well-known and well-respected journalist has stated that the 20-year-old striker is undergoing a medical at the Blades at the moment. Fellow reputable journalists David Ornstein of The Athletic and The Times reporter Paul Joyce have also reported about Brewster on Twitter, as shown below. Brewster will sign a five-year contract at Bramall Lane #twitterblades Fee undisclosed but could break club record including add-ons — Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) October 2, 2020 🚨 Exclusive: Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster to sign for Sheffield United today. £23.5m, 15% sell-on clause, buyback option lasting 3 years. Travelled & medical overnight / ...
Chris Wilder ready to deal in free agent Daniel Sturridge
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is moving for free agent Daniel Sturridge. The Daily Mail says Wilder is keen on snapping up free agent Sturridge following his release from Turkish side Trabzanspor earlier this year. The ex-Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City striker, 31, has been without a club since his Super Lig adventure was ended in March. His contract with was ripped up in March after he was hit with a four-month ban for breaching betting rules. But Sturridge has been training hard to keep himself fit. And despite being linked with cccc’s Inter Miami, the English hitman has his sights set on another shot in the Premier League. Sheffield Utd are eager to strengthen their forward line before next month’s transfer deadline. And a deal securing Sturridge until the end of the season is sta...
Aston Villa interested in signing Liverpool youngster
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20-year-old striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. Brewster needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa can agree on a fee with Liverpool in the coming weeks. According to Independent, Sheffield United are keen on signing the young striker as well and they have already spoken to the Reds regarding a move. Liverpool value the young striker at £25 million and they are hoping to insert a buy-back clause in the contract if Brewster is sold this summer. Such a deal would be ideal for Liverpool as it would allow the player to develop with the regular first-team football el...
Report: Sheffield United believe they can sign Arsenal striker after positive talks
Sheffield United believe they can strike a deal with Arsenal for Folarin Balogun before the summer transfer deadline, Yorkshire Live reports. The Blades have signed seven players during the current transfer window, but Oliver Burke has been the only attacking reinforcement for them. Earlier this month, the club failed with a bid of £3m plus add-ons for Balogun and manager Chris Wilder followed to confirm the interest in the young striker publicly. They are yet to make a fresh offer, but it is reported that the club are optimistic over a deal after CEO Stephen Bettis held positive discussions with the Gunners’ hierarchy. Wilder is keen on adding a new striker to the squad in the near future, particularly with Lys Mousset likely to be sidelined for sometime after an opera...
Report: Club stunned after learning how much Arsenal want for player
Arsenal have turned down an offer from Sheffield United for Folarin Balogun, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that United are interested in signing Balogun from Premier League rivals Arsenal in the summer transfer window. The Blades have offered £3 million plus add-ons for the 19-year-old striker, but the Gunners ‘want a structured deal worth in the region of (£)15m, comprising an initial fee for the prolific frontman with further bonuses’, according to the report. This demand of Arsenal has ‘stunned’ United, according to the report, which has added of interest in Balogun from Southampton, Brighton and AC Milan as well. £15 million is too much to ask Balogun is only 19 years of age and has not made his breakthrough into the Arsenal first team. Moreover, the teenage striker...
Former Celtic manager gives verdict on player Steven Gerrard reportedly wants at Rangers
Former Celtic manager John Barnes has said on Bonus Code Bets that John Lundstram would be a very good signing for Steven Gerrard’s Glasgow Rangers. Barnes has raved about the attributes of reported Rangers target and Sheffield United midfielder Lundstram. According to The Star, Rangers want to sign the 26-year-old midfielder from Premier League club United in the summer transfer window. Former Celtic manager and ex-Liverpool star Barnes has spoken highly of the English midfielder, and believes that he would make Rangers stronger and enhance their chances of challenging their bitter Old Firm rivals for the Scottish Premiership title this season. Barnes said on Bonus Code Bets: “If Steven Gerrard was to get John Lundstram for a free transfer from Sheffield United, that would be gr...
Premier League set to reject requests to postpone games due to Covid outbreaks
Premier League officials are set to reject requests to postpone games in the event of Covid outbreaks amongst top-flight sides, with clubs required to fulfil fixtures unless they have fewer than 14 players available. The 2020/21 season is set to begin this weekend with the division’s authorities determined to finish the rescheduled and congested campaign on time ahead of next summer’s European Championships, with clubs having been informed that fixtures will need to be fulfilled even in the event of significant coronavirus outbreaks amongst top-flight squads. According to the Mail, Premier League clubs will be required to fulfil fixtures unless they have less than 14 players available for selection, including U21 players, who they will be obliged to play in the event of such circumstances....
Report: Player is leaving West Bromwich Albion for Sheffield United
West Bromwich Albion winger Oliver Burke is set to join Sheffield United, according to The Telegraph. The report has added that Callum Robinson will head to West Brom as part of a swap deal. The Blades will also sign Derby County duo Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe for more than £10 million, according to the report. Disappointing spell at West Bromwich Albion Burke joined West Brom from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2017, and much was expected of the former Nottingham Forest winger. The Scotland international winger did well during his time at Forest in the Championship, and although he failed to make a huge impact at Leipzig in Germany, no one could question his talent and ability. However, the winger failed to make a huge impact at The Hawthorns and struggled for playing time in the Premier Leag...
