Blades striker Oli McBurnie is one player who's been tipped to move on, with Scottish Premiership champions said to be keen on the ex-Swansea City marksman, while United midfielder Sander Berge is expected to move on, with Arsenal - who missed out on European football by one point - among the favourites to land the Norway international.
New boss Slavisa Jokanovic is renowned for playing some dazzling football in the second tier, and could be exactly the man the Blades need to turn around their fortunes.
Discussing the squad he's inherited, the former Fulham and Watford boss said: “In general I know this team and these players.
“Chris (Wilder) made a fantastic job with this team for Sheffield United. A lot of the time this team played the same shape and found the benefits from working with Chris.
“What is really important for me in taking the decision to come to Sheffield is the group of the players. They have power and speed and aggression and, on our side, the staff can give them instructions and knowledge and improvement to be competitive and be serious candidates to be fighting for the promotion places.”Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Sheffield United and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last season and the build-up to summer transfer window continues:
Discussing the squad he's inherited, the former Fulham and Watford boss said: “In general I know this team and these players.
5. Hornets home in on Nketiah
Recently-promoted Watford have been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, who is likely to command a fee of around £15m. The 22-year-old score an impressive 16 goals in 17 matches during his time with England's U21s. (Mirror Photo: Justin Setterfield
6. Lindsay to Preston talk intensifies
Further reports have suggested that Preston North End have made Liam Lindsay one of their key transfers for the summer transfer window. He impressed on loan in the second half of last season for the Lilywhites, and could join permanently. (The Sun) Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Cottagers keen on Tykes star
Fulham and West Brom have both been credited with an interest in Barnsley's loan sensation Daryl Dike. The 20-year-old scored nine goals in 21 games for the Tykes last season, and would cost the Tykes £17m to sign on a permanent deal. (Team Talk) Photo: Alex Livesey
8. Howe favourite for Palace job
Ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has been named the fresh favourite for the Crystal Palace job, after talks over taking the Celtic job broke down. Burnley's Sean Dyche and Swansea City manager Steve Cooper. (SkyBet) Photo: Clive Brunskill