Chris Wilder makes Sheffield United season ticket admission as he outlines transfer wish
Sheffield United have drafted in three signings so far this summer - but Chris Wilder is hungry for more.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is hoping success in the transfer market will increase season ticket sales at Bramall Lane ahead of the start of the new season.
United secured their third signing of the summer on Monday evening, confirming the arrival of former Wolverhampton Wanderers right-back Matt Doherty, who has signed a one-year deal at Bramall Lane.
He joins Jaïro Riedewald, who was originally released, and Romelle Donovan in being added to Wilder’s squad ahead of the start of the upcoming Championship campaign, but the United chief is understandably hungry for more new additions.
It is no secret that Wilder wants to strengthen United’s options at centre-back and bolster his wide options on the left, meaning additions in both positions are expected as the summer transfer window progresses.
United’s preparations for the new campaign took another positive step at their Shirecliffe training base on Tuesday as they recovered from an early setback to beat Huddersfield Town 3-1. The Blades have now won three of their first four pre-season friendlies, scoring eight goals and conceding just three.
With the club’s new kits having been well received by supporters, Wilder is hoping to generate even more optimism by continuing to strengthen his squad. He confirmed he is working closely with chief executive Stephen Bettis and the club’s owners to bring in further additions.
Wilder told United’s YouTube channel: “We’re back to Adidas, which is amazing. I know the away kit has gone down an absolute storm. It is fabulous that we are touching on our heritage and our history as well.
“The away kit, and the home kit, everyone is happy regarding kit. I have got to get the recruitment right with the boys.
“Steve is working extremely hard with me in tandem with the owners and when we announce those signings, hopefully we can keep nudging those season tickets up. I think we’re 1,500 or 2,000 short of where we were last year, so I would like us to get over that and everybody be fully committed to what will hopefully be a successful season at Bramall Lane.”