Sheffield United suffered another huge dent to their automatic promotion hopes following Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 defeat at Plymouth Argyle. Chris Wilder’s side were 1-0 up with 10 minutes left but collapsed to concede two highly avoidable goals, with a third consecutive defeat leaving them five points adrift of Leeds United and Burnley with just four games to go.
Automatic promotion has not been written off, however, and United will at least have a decent shot at the play-offs with an instant return to the Premier League still possible. Regardless of their league status for next season, Bramall Lane chiefs look set for a busy summer of ins and outs.
With that in mind, The Star has taken a look at which United players will see their current contracts expire either this summer or next, while there are also important decisions to be made on six loan stars. Take a look below to see how each situation could pan out.
9. Adam Davies - contract expires 2026
Back-up goalkeeper has been with the Blades since 2022 and played only nine league games, with Michael Cooper the undisputed first-choice. Into the final year of his deal this summer and so a decision will need to be made at some point. | Sportimage
10. Anel Ahmedhodzic - contract expires 2026
One would imagine United must get promoted to keep hold of Ahmedhodzic, who can stake a claim as the best defender in the Championship. The 26-year-old has already been linked with Premier League clubs and will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer, which could present a real problem. Promotion, however, could be the catalyst for an extension. Photo: Simon Bellis
11. Tom Davies - contract expires 2026
Really struggled for fitness since joining United from Everton almost two years ago and it's been an all-too-familiar story this term. Still only 26-years-old but will be into the final year of his deal this summer, which should provoke some level of talks. Photo: Andrew Yates