Sheffield United have the slimmest of hopes of staying up this season, and they'll could be a fair few comings and goings should they drop into the second-tier. Here's a look at 13 Championship stars who the Blades could target in the upcoming summer transfer window, regardless of whether they stay up:
5. Joao Pedro - Watford
Do Watford have another Richarlison on there hands? Quite possibly. Plucked from Brazilian side Fluminese - just like Richarlison - the 19-year-old has scored three goals in his last five matches, but was sent off against Bournemouth last time out. Photo: Richard Heathcote
6. Michael Olise - Reading
The dynamic midfielder was linked with the likes of Leeds United and Spurs last summer, and has all the attributes necessary to thrive in the top tier. The Hammersmith-born teenager has represented France at youth level. Photo: Alex Pantling
7. Adam Armstrong - Blackburn Rovers
Newcastle United missed an absolute trick letting their youth academy product go, but they're in for a tasty sell-on clause when he inevitably leaves this summer. He's scored 37 goals across the past two seasons. Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. Bryan Mbeumo - Brentford
Eyebrows were raised when Mbeumo opted not to move on last season, after a stellar 2019/20 campaign in which the winger scored 15 goals. He's capable of playing on either wing, too, which is a bit of a bonus. Photo: Mike Hewitt