The summer transfer market officially opened just over a week ago and despite Chris Wilder publicly describing it as the most important in the last decade, Sheffield United are yet to make their first signing breakthrough. Hopes of a quick start to the summer have been hampered by the ongoing takeover, with a US-led consortium looking to take control of Bramall Lane.
As things stand Wilder is focusing his transfer search on loans, frees and ‘small fees’ but the situation could change considerably if there is a change in the Bramall Lane boardroom. So, we asked Blades fans to suggest some realistic transfer targets for their side this summer, as things stand - here are 40 that Unitedites would like their side to target ahead of the new Championship season...
9. Luke O’Nien
The Sunderland man was suggested by a couple of Blades as a potential target, amid uncertainty over the club’s new manager at the time of writing | Getty Images
10. Liam Millar
The Canadian international impressed on loan at Preston last season and could leave Basel again this summer as he enters the final year of his contract with the Swiss side. He is keen to play on the left wing, which could hint at a change of formation if the Blades follow up their interest | AFP via Getty Images
11. Karamoko Dembele
The former wonderkid once compared to Lionel Messi had a decent loan spell at Blackpool last season but has now been released by Brest – despite his deal still having two years to run on it | AFP via Getty Images
12. Alex Cochrane
Suggested by @jrmntremblay, Cochrane has caught the eye north of the border with Hearts and has previously been linked with Ipswich and Blackburn last season | Getty Images