In the meantime, for a bit of fun, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game into the future. We had a look at the starting XI and the manager it predicts will be on show for the Blades on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.
9. CM: Sander Berge
The Blades' record signing is shifted into Oli Norwood's deeper midfield position, and is given the chance to shine in his favoured role. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
10. CM: John Fleck
The tenacious Scotsman keeps his place in midfield, despite plenty of interest from other Premier League clubs over the summer. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) Photo: Nigel Roddis
11. ST: Oli McBurnie
He didn't have the most prolific of debut Premier League seasons, but he's backed to continue his development and thrive in his sophomore year at the club. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Istitene
12. ST: Adama Traore
Interestingly, very interesting. The Wolves star is, quite bizarrely, allowed out on loan. Equally strangely, he's played as a striker, rather than on the wing. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote