The Blades continue to be linked with a host of quality players, and will surely be adding further talent to their squad sooner rather than later ahead of the transfer window closing at the end of next month.
Meanwhile, United defeated Europa Point 3-0 in their first pre-season friendly earlier in the month. Discussing the side's formation, new manager Slavisa Jokanovic said: “Are you obsessed about shape? Don’t be, really, because that’s all it is.
“I don’t know if people are obsessed with shape but all I am doing is trying to manage my team one way for 45 minutes and then the same with some changes.
“I have six strikers here with me. So I try and play three in each half. “I explained to them that it is my intention to try and see what is best for us and what the best shape for the group as a whole is.
“It’s very early at the moment. We have only had nine days working together. So it is far too early to be making decisions or plans about things like that.
“We have two more (friendly) games and we will try something different probably in the next one. We might play with one more in defence and one less in attack. Or we might change the midfield. We will see.”
Here, we take a look at today's biggest transfer gossip and the latest team news involving Sheffield United and the rest of the Championship, as build-up to the eagerly-anticipated new season and the summer window reaction continues:
“I don’t know if people are obsessed with shape but all I am doing is trying to manage my team one way for 45 minutes and then the same with some changes.
5. Blades knocked back by Wolves
Both Sheffield United and Barnsley are said to have been knocked back by Wolves, as the two sides look to land their defender Max Kilman. The 24-year-old made 18 Premier League appearances last season in Nuno Espirito Santo's final season in charge. (Football League World) Photo: TIM KEETON
6. Rams appeal over embargo restrictions
Derby County have appealed to the EFL in hope of seeing their transfer embargo restrictions relaxed, as the club look to sign new senior players ahead of the new season. The Rams had just nine senior players in the squad when they faced Manchester United in a pre-season friendly last weekend. (BBC Sport Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Cherries close in on Dann
Bournemouth look to be moving closer to signing free agent Scott Dann, who was released by Crystal Palace at the end of last season. The ex-Blackburn Rovers ace is said to be of keen interest to new manager Scott Parker, who is on the hunt for an experienced defender, (Football Insider) Photo: Dan Mullan
8. Owls join Hunt race
Sheffield Wednesday are said to be keen to re-sign their former player Jack Hunt, and could beat Blackpool and Cardiff City to the ex-Crystal Palace man. The 30-year-old is currently a free agent, after being released by Bristol City at the end of last season. (Football Insider) Photo: Marc Atkins