Sheffield United transfer news: Chris Wilder favourite for PL rival job, Chelsea make contact over mega-swoop

The Blades were undone by a goal from Arsenal loanee Joe Willock, and are now guaranteed to finish bottom of the top flight this term.

Significantly, Wednesday also saw the return of supporters for their trip to St. James’ Park, and interim boss Paul Heckingbottom admitted that it was good to have fans back in the stands.

Speaking after the game, he said: “It was totally different.

“We pulled up at the hotel and there were people at the bar; people were walking about. It just felt totally different.

“I can’t believe it’s been 15 months, over a season without fans. It’s crazy, it’s had its effect on a lot of people and I hope we never have to do it again.

"I thought we started really well, stopped them playing forwards and created good chances, which we didn’t take,” Heckingbottom added.

“Then we got punished which has been the story of the season.

“We were in control of the game for the first half hour or so and when you fall behind it’s a tough game. We huffed and puffed in the second half, had a lot of the ball but we had to try and get back in the game.”

Sheffield United’s final game in the top flight comes against Burnley on Sunday.

We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below...