Florian Grillitsch: Who is the Sheffield United transfer target?
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is a big admirer of Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch – but who is he?
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Who does he play for?
Hoffenheim
Who did he previously play for?
Werder Bremen
How much did they pay for him?
£3.6m
How old he?
24
What position does he play?
Central midfield
What is he valued at?
Around £20m
Has any other clubs been linked with him?
Tottenham were reportedly looking at him last January
What type of player is he?
A controlling midfielder. Known for shielding the defence while the wing-backs bomb forward. He likes to get on the ball and dictate play.
Has he played in the Champions League?
Yes, he scored Hoffenheim’s first-ever Champions League in September 2018
Place of birth
Austria
Has he been capped by Austria?
Yes, 14 times
What are his season stats like?
17 games, three assists