Exclusive:Gus Hamer transfer latest as Sheffield United respond to Coventry City bid, Blades’ stance reiterated
Gus Hamer transfer latest as Sheffield United respond to Coventry City bid, Blades’ stance reiterated
Sheffield United are sticking to their valuation of Gus Hamer this summer after rejecting the opening offer from Coventry City for their star man’s services. The 29-year-old is a target for his former side after they were promoted to the Premier League last season.
But no agreement has yet been reached between the two clubs, with Hamer understood to be open to a return to the CBS Arena just three years after leaving for Bramall Lane.
The situation is complicated a little by Hamer’s contract, which now has less than 12 months to run. In the past that has been the trigger point for United to do business, as was the case with Sander Berge, Iliman Ndiaye and Anel Ahmedhodzic.
But the star quality that Hamer possesses has seen them resolve to stick to their valuation, and risk him potentially walking away for free in just under a year’s time. Replacing a player of Hamer’s ability, with a reduced pot of cash from a cut-down sale, would prove difficult at best.
The ball remains very much in City’s court, in that they will be granted permission to tie up the deal if they pay United’s valuation. Personal terms will not be an issue as Hamer eyes a return to the Premier League.
Speaking after Saturday’s friendly draw with Bochum, which saw Hamer play 90 minutes, Wilder said: “We'll check in, but Gus had a red and white shirt on today. You've seen his actions. You've seen his attitude towards the game.
“You've seen the positions he got in. You saw his reaction when a couple of things didn't come off. He's not come to me and said he didn't want to play or this, that and the other.
“There has been interest, of course. I think that's out there. But as far as I'm concerned, he's a Sheffield United player. He's put his shirt on and he's given everything for the club, which I expect of every one of my players.”