With the January transfer window just over a month away, and with a busy festive fixture list on the horizon, it feels as if the professional game goes into overdrive at this time of year, and Sheffield United are at the centre of their fair share of gossip.
As always, we’ve gathered all of the latest stories from around the web – click and scroll through for the most recent updates.
1. Spurs keen on Giroud
Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Olivier Giroud's situation at Chelsea. The Frenchman has been linked with a potential exit from Stamford Bridge in the near future. (Football Insider) Photo by Damien Meyer / AFP Photo: DAMIEN MEYER
2. Toon given Bentaleb boost
Newcastle United's chances of re-signing Nabil Bentaleb have received a boost. The midfielder is said to be unhappy with German club Schalke, and could be sold for a cut-price fee in January. (Sport 1 via Sport Witness) Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
3. Celtic to send Duffy back
Celtic will send Shane Duffy back to Brighton in January. The defender has struggled for form since moving to Glasgow on loan. (Video Celts) Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Poveda eager to impress
Leeds United starlet Ian Poveda is doing 'everything' he can to convince Marcelo Bielsa that he deserves more first team minutes. (Colombian edition of Marca) Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall