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…
Another new boy who goes straight into my team, Jokanović will hope that the Wolves loanee can provide a bit more creativity and unlock the door that United have been only banging on for too long. Photo: Simon Bellis
Still United’s best finisher and the only man to score for them in league games this season. Gives everything for the cause when things are tough and when a chance comes, I’d want him on the end of it every time. Photo: Simon Bellis
McBurnie and Sharp doesn’t often work as a combination, he and Brewster are a little too similar and Lys Mousset is still injured, so McGoldrick gets my nod to partner Sharp up front. He’s clearly low on confidence, as his missed chances this season show, but was United’s top scorer last season too and shouldn’t be written off so easily. Photo: Alistair Langham
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