New boys and reliable old heads - Is this Sheffield United's best XI after trio of late deadline signings?
After making three new signings in the last two days of the summer transfer window, Sheffield United’s next starting XI could have a very different look to their last one.
Robin Olsen, Morgan Gibbs-White and Conor Hourihane joined Ben Davies at Bramall Lane in the closing stages of the window, although Slavisa Jokanović’s pursuit of two wingers broke down on deadline day.
So, ahead of United’s next game against Peterborough United at Bramall Lane, our man Danny Hall stepped into Jokanović’s shoes and had a stab at his starting XI for the visit of Posh…
A player who looks like he’s getting to grips with how United play and is the type United have been crying out for since Jack O’Connell got injured. Good on the ball and defensively sound, too Photo: Simon Bellis
A youngster who loves attacking, almost setting up an early goal for Baldock on his return to Luton with a lovely early cross before losing his way in the second half a little in the face of relentless abuse from the home crowd. Still learning his way but a promising player who stays in for me until Enda Stevens returns Photo: Simon Bellis
Has only shown flashes of what he is capable of this season but on his day, United’s former record signing has the abilities to dominate in the Championship. Either way, it’s a lot of skill, and pounds, to leave on the bench in the second tier. Photo: Simon Bellis
A toss-up between him and Ollie Norwood, a player I still believe offers United a lot despite what his boo-boys believe, but Hourihane gets the nod because of the balance his left foot will offer. Set-pieces will be a threat, too. Photo: Simon Bellis
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