What in-demand defender has said about his future amid Sheffield United transfer links
Dundee centre-back Luke Graham was linked with the prospect of a move to Sheffield United earlier this year.
Dundee defender Luke Graham remains uncertain what the future holds for him ahead of this summer’s transfer window amid recent links with a move to Sheffield United.
The 22-year-old, who is primarily a centre-back, was first linked with a move to Bramall Lane back in January via a report in the Daily Record. He has enjoyed an impressive campaign north of the border this term, racking up 39 appearances across all competitions.
Recently pipped to the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year award by Rangers midfielder Mikey Moore, Graham has played a key role in Dundee’s fight to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premier League this season.
Graham has just over a year left at Dens Park, but there is said to be a growing expectation he will be sold this summer. Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic have been consistently linked with his signature recently.
Portsmouth have reportedly seen bids knocked back for the defender while QPR, alongside the Blades, have also been credited with interest in him this year. Dundee boss Steven Pressley admitted last month Dundee could find it difficult to keep Graham this summer.
Amid mounting speculation and uncertainty, Graham, as things stand, is in the dark over what might happen this summer.
“I’ve loved it at Dundee,” Graham said recently, as quoted by The Scotsman. “To be honest, I couldn’t give you a proper answer on where I envision myself next season. All I’m trying to do is focus on keeping Dundee in the league.
“A few of my mates have been texting me saying ‘where are you off to?’ and stuff like that but you just try to block it out and I think I did that really well in the January window, to keep focusing on my own game and not listen to the outside noise.”
Asked if he is aware of specific interest from any clubs, the defender added: “No, really, I don’t know. I don’t want to get too involved in that while the season’s still ongoing so I really couldn’t tell you.”
United are poised to prioritise signing players with Championship experience this summer amid too many failed experiments in last summer’s transfer window. Boss Chris Wilder has long since made it clear he also wants to recruit individuals of the right character.