Interestingly, reported Sheffield United £5m-rated transfer target Ben Davies has apparently played his last game for Preston North End.
That’s according to Lilywhites manager Alex Neil.
“Ben would have been fit to be in the squad today but we’ve signed some new lads who need to get minutes now.
“He’s made it clear to us his future doesn’t lie here come the end of the season so I need to give the other lads game time”, Neil told Preston’s official site after their loss to Bristol City.
Genk and Celtic are also said to be interested in the defender.
In other news Blades boss Chris Wilder has explained Jack Rodwell’s absence from the squad.
The ex-Everton and Sunderland player has been signed as a back-up but has rarely featured.
"He's had an unfortunate injury," Wilder said. "As I have talked about all along, the majority have been impact injuries.
"He had a heavy fall and is still recovering. He is one of the seven. Not a long-term one, hopefully, the cup game will be an opportunity for Jack to be involved in that."
Back on the transfer front, there have been some more interesting Blades developments – plus gossip from their rivals Burnley, Brighton, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Arsenal and more.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other transfer rumours involving Sheffield United and their Premier League rivals this morning:
9. Clubs eye Terriers star
Huddersfield Town are hoping to sell midfielder Lewis O’Brien this month, with both Burnley and Newcastle United both interested. The Terriers are said to using a ‘top agency’ to find a buyer for the midfielder. (Sun on Sunday) Photo: Gareth Copley
10. Blades favourites for Lingard
Sheffield United are favourites to sign Manchester United outcast Jesse Lingard, according to SkyBet. The Blades are priced at 4/1 favourites to conclude a deal, with Nice (6/1), Marseille (7/1), West Ham (10/1) and Celtic (14/1) also in the running. Photo: Richard Heathcote