Sheffield United will be totally focused on promotion to the Premier League next season.
After the club was relegated last year, Chris Wilder stated that he would lead the Blades to promotion at the first opportunity. 17 players arrived to Bramall Lane throughout the campaign, with varied degrees of success.
The loan market was actively exploited, with Harry Souttar, Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Clarke, Rob Holding, Hamza Choudhury, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, and Ben Brereton Diaz all moving to South Yorkshire.
All have already returned to their parent clubs, and Sheffield United will be expecting offers for important players following their play-off final defeat.
Gustavo Hamer has been connected with Leeds United, and few would be shocked to see bids made for Anel Ahmedhodzic and Vinicius Souza.
Leeds United proved that improvement can still be achieved when key players are sold, winning the Championship after selling Archie Grey, Crysencio Summerville, and Georginio Rutter.
Ahead of a critical season for the Blades, here are the players AI predicts the club will add to improve their promotion hopes.
Sheffield United made a statement regarding their £36 million double raid.
The ability to pocket transfer fees from sales may allow the Blades to spend heavily this summer. AI evidently believes a lot will be reinvested in the squad, since a double attack on Norwich City is expected.
Borja Sainz, a gifted playmaker, and Josh Sargent, a highly rated marksman, are vital figures for the Canaries but have also been mentioned as prospective Blades targets. Signing one, let alone both, would be a significant statement of intent. AI has endorsed the Blades to spend £18 million for each of the Norwich players.
Free transfer additions to Sheffield United’s ranks
Sheffield United may have money to spend, but free agents are always an enticing option. They are especially appealing when they are top Championship performers, as Jimmy Dunne and Josh Brownhill are.
The latter, a highly rated centre-back, is out of contract with Queens Park Rangers and was targeted by the Blades during the winter transfer window.
Brownhill, however, is yet to confirm his future to Burnley after helping the Clarets secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.
The 29-year-old is a talented midfielder who could easily fit into any Championship team.
Promotion-winner recruited for £4 million.
Chris Mepham is set to return to AFC Bournemouth this summer after securing promotion through the Championship play-offs as a loanee at Sunderland.
If possibilities in the Premier League prove to be limited, the Wales international may be forced to return to the second tier.
He has previously been linked with the Blades, and AI believes a £4 million move may bring him to Bramall Lane.
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