With Billy Sharp, Jack O’Connell and Enda Stevens the three senior players to depart, it leaves 18 established players either under contract or in negotiations over new deals at Bramall Lane.
A host of key players are about to enter the final 12 months of their deals, as things stand, although there are thought to be options in a number of cases which could trigger extensions. We had a look at the status of every senior player at Bramall Lane to see where they’re at going into the summer...
9. Max Lowe
Under contract until 2024. Signed in a double deal with Jayden Bogle, Lowe has won promotion in his last two seasons at Championship level and now has a first crack at the Premier League in front of supporters Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
10. Anel Ahmedhodžić
Under contract until 2026. Revealed in an interview recently that “there is a lot of interest” in his services from clubs in “the big five leagues” of England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France but added: “It would be foolish to leave Sheffield United.” Photo: George Wood
11. Ollie Norwood
Under contract until 2024. The former Northern Ireland international made enough appearances last season to earn another year at Bramall Lane but is another scheduled to become a free agent next summer as things stand Photo: Morgan Harlow/Getty Images
12. Ismaila Coulibaly
Under contract until 2024. United have retained the 22-year-old’s services for next season and it remains to be seen whether he can seize his chance at the top level after playing a bit-part role last time out Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images