Sheffield United transfer news: Blades chasing South American sensation, West Brom face competition for Man United starlet

Sheffield United will look to make it three consecutive wins on Friday as they face Luton Town in the Championship.

The Blades currently sit top of the table after claiming ten points from a possible 12 in their opening fixtures, while the Hatters picked up their first win of the season against Swansea City last time out.

For those who aren’t making the journey down south, the match will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 7:30pm on Friday evening.

Here are today’s rumours...

BLADES CHASING SOUTH AMERICAN SENSATION

Sheffield United are reportedly one of seven clubs interested in signing Deportivo Tachira winger Yerson Chacon. The 18-year-old is also a target for Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers. (Football Insider)

HULL CITY MONITORING TOTTENHAM YOUNGSTER

Hull City are considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur's Marcel Lavinier after the 21-year-old rejected a new contract at the club. (Football Insider)

BRISTOL CITY JOIN RACE FOR LEAGUE ONE ACE

Bristol City have joined Besiktas and Antalyaspor in the race to sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Blackpool previously had a £500k bid turned down for the 21-year-old in earlier this summer. (The 72)

BURNLEY SUFFER BLOW IN STRIKER PURSUIT

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has admitted Metz striker Georges Mikautadze may be out of their price range. The 21-year-old was reportedly the subject of a €2.5m bid from the Clarets but it is believed it will cost them around £4.2m to lure him away from the French club. (LancsLive)

NEWLY PROMOTED CLUBS EYE BLACKPOOL STARLET

Nottingham Forest have been joined by Bournemouth and Fulham in their pursuit of Blackpool winger Josh Bowler. The Seasiders have recently rejected Forest's £2.5m bid for the 23-year-old. (The Express)

WATFORD TO OPEN CONTRACT TALKS WITH IN-DEMAND STAR

Watford are reportedly set to open contract talks with Ismaila Sarr despite continued interest from Premier League clubs. The winger was very close to joining Aston Villa in a £25m deal earlier this week. (The Athletic)

ASTON VILLA EXPRESS INTEREST IN CHAMPIONSHIP STRIKER

Aston Villa have joined a long list of clubs that are interested in signing Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz. French club Nice saw their £10m bid knocked back earlier in the summer. (BirminghamLive)

WEST BROM FACE COMPETITION FOR MAN UNITED STARLET

West Brom and Birmingham City have been joined by FC Andorra in their pursuit of Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri. The second tier Spanish club have reportedly made a loan offer including an option to buy, with an automatic €25m purchase clause if they are promoted. (L'Equipe)

LEEDS UNITED COULD RIVAL FOR WATFORD ATTACKER

Leeds United have reportedly made contact with Watford over the situation surrounding Joao Pedro, with the Brazilian closing in on a move to Newcastle United. The likes of Everton, Nottingham Forest and Wolves are all monitoring the forward. (90min)