14 free agents Sheffield United could still sign - including ex-Leeds United and West Ham players
With transfer fees now inflated to astronomical levels, finding a bargain signing in football is becoming a near impossibility - but free agents can, on occasion, offer just that.
By Richie Boon
Published 8th Sep 2021, 12:05 GMT
Updated 8th Sep 2021, 12:09 GMT
The summer transfer window is now done and dusted, but second-tier sides are still able to snap up players who are currently out of contract, and there's a number of intriguing options still out there on the hunt for a new club.
From former England internationals to injury-plagued players looking for a fresh start, the free agent market is a varied, often risky business to be involved in. However, if a club strikes lucky, they can find themselves reaping the rewards when their new signing defies the odds and revives their career.
Here's a look at 14 free agents that Sheffield United and all their divisional rivals could look to bring in - some more realistic than others, granted - now that the transfer window has closed:
Here's a look at 14 free agents that Sheffield United and all their divisional rivals could look to bring in - some more realistic than others, granted - now that the transfer window has closed:
5. Hal Robson-Kanu - AM/ST
The 32-year-old featured frequently for West Brom in the Premier League last season - he scored a lovely goal against Liverpool - and still has enough in the tank to bang in some Championship goals. Photo: Catherine Ivill
The technically-gifted, set-piece maestro could be a fine backup option, and has played Championship football in the past with Birmingham City. The former Arsenal youth academy player was part of Hull City's promotion-winning season in 2020/21. Photo: Pete Norton
He had his contract with Norwich City terminated by mutual consent last week, but the 21-year-old could yet land himself a deal at an English club. He never managed to break into the Norwich side, but could impress if given a fresh start. Photo: Stephen Pond
The *ahem* Geordie Zlatan Ibrahimovic was linked with a host of second-tier sides in the last transfer window, and is still eager to find a new club. That said, it's also been suggested that he could rejoin Newcastle United, albeit on a significantly less lucrative contract. Photo: STU FORSTER