Charlie Goode’s deadline-day loan arrival from Brentford completed United’s incoming business early on the final day of the window, having signed Adam Davies as Robin Olsen’s replacement earlier in January.
The Blades also brought back Daniel Jebbison from his loan spell at Burton Albion, while allowing Lys Mousset and Luke Freeman to move out on temporary deals to Salernitana and Millwall respectively.
Earlier in the window Michael Verrips and Oli Burke also departed, while Adlène Guedioura’s short time at Bramall Lane came to an end earlier this week when an agreement to terminate his contract was reached.
Regan Slater also departed for Hull City, with a determination to play regular first-team football a driving force behind the decision to leave his hometown club.
So, as United approach a few-month period that could be seismic in the future of the football club as they look to make an instant return to the Premier League following relegation last season, what is their strongest XI, when all (or nearly all) their players are fully fit, healthy and available?
Our man Danny Hall had a go, but couldn’t just pick 11 players – so here is Sheffield United’s strongest matchday 18 squad, in his eyes. Let us know which of his selections you would agree and disagree with, and your strongest XI, through our social media channels.
5. Ben Davies
Jack Robinson has deputised admirably in Davies' absence, and if Jack O’Connell were fully fit Davies wouldn’t be at United (and would start). But with his return seemingly still a while off, the Liverpool loanee is a perfect foil for Basham on the left of defence - again, solid defensively and comfortable bringing the ball out when it's been won Photo: Ashley Crowden
6. Enda Stevens
Despite competition from Rhys Norrington-Davies, I'm still giving the left wing-back spot to Stevens when he's fully fit and firing Photo: Simon Bellis
7. Ollie Norwood
Another player who has looked more like their old selves in recent weeks and months, Norwood makes United tick when he is at his best and deserves his place Photo: David Klein
8. Sander Berge
A player we haven't seen too much of in recent weeks, but one that has undoubted class. Can offer so much driving from deep, but gives the impression of having so much more to give - if it can be brought out of him Photo: Simon Bellis