Away from the pitch, speculation continues to mount about Chris Wilder’s attempts to strengthen his squad this month.
Links to Manchester United defender Brandon Williams refuse to go away, and Football Insider now report that the league leaders are getting ready to green-light an exit for the young full-back.
The article also suggests that the Blades have already made an approach for the player.
Williams has fallen significantly down the pecking order at Old Trafford, with both Luke Shaw and Alex Telles ahead of him in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans.
The 20-year-old has been limited to just six minutes of Premier League action this term, a marked decrease on the 17 appearances he recorded last season.
With Enda Stevens struggling for fitness at points this season, Wilder has often turned to Ben Osborn to deputise on the left flank, but Williams represents a more natural defensive option than the 26-year-old.
The youngster won more defensive duels per 90 minutes last season than the Blades man has this term, as well as making more interceptions and more clearances, as per Wyscout.
He could be a smart addition for a Sheffield United side looking for added solidity.
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5. Bent backs Kenny to Burnley
Darren Bent has thrown his backing behind Burnley's potential move for Everton full-back Jonjoe Kenny. The defender has emerged as a potential target for the Clarets, and the pundit has argued that it could be deal that suits all parties. (Football Insider) (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Karbownik says goodbye to Warsaw
Midfielder Michal Karbownik is expected to return to Brighton this month, and has already said goodbye to loan club Legia Warsaw. (Przeglad Sportowy) (Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JANEK SKARZYNSKI
7. Dyche denies Vydra approach
Burnley manager Sean Dyche has denied that the Clarets have received an approach for striker Matej Vydra from Union Berlin. The German side had been linked with a potential loan swoop this month. (Sky Sports) (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
8. Liverpool eye up De Paul
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keen to sign Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul. The Argentine was heavily linked with a move to Leeds United over the summer, and could cost upwards of £35 million. (Corriere Dello Sport) (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini