Here’s some of the stars who the Blades could take with them to the English top tier...
9. Aden Flint - Middlesbrough
Crafted into a rock solid defender under Tony Pulis, Flint was desperately unlucky not to see his efforts earn his side a play-off spot. He’s ready for the Premier League, surely. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Jarrod Bowen - Hull City
Competition will be fierce for the winger, but the Blades stature could be enough to convince him to join them in the Premier League next season. Photo: Ashley Allen
11. Tomas Kalas - Bristol City
Crafted into a rock solid defender under Tony Pulis, Flint was desperately unlucky not to see his efforts earn his side a play-off spot. He’s ready for the Premier League, surely. Photo: Harry Trump
12. Ahmed Hegazi - West Bromwich Albion
He’s shone in the Premier League before, and his towering presence would give the Blades both a set-piece threat going forward and a defensive titan in the backline. Photo: George Wood