The Brighton man arrived to some fanfare in the summer after his displays for Blackburn last season but has failed to hit similar heights, starting only four times for the promotion-chasing Blades.
The winger has since joined Birmingham City on loan, saying: “When I got the call that Birmingham wanted me, I was excited to go somewhere and get some minutes and play more.”
We asked Blades fans on social media who they would like to see brought in as a realistic replacement, given budget limitations and squad profile at Bramall Lane. Here are some of the most popular options – including some familiar faces, lower-league gems and top-flight forwards ...
13. Emmanuel Dennis
Suggested by @nathanjwood and Berlin Blade, no doubt because of the previous links with United and/or his lack of involvement at Forest. Unfortunately a no-goer, after already playing for Watford and Forest so far this season - with FIFA rules preventing players playing for three clubs in a season, unless they don't overlap Photo: Matthew Peters