SHEFFIELD United boss Ruben Selles said his side expected to sign two defenders this weekend, as NewsAtDen understands the Blades are currently front-runners for Millwall centre-back Japhet Tanganga’s signature.Tanganga, 25, joined the Lions permanently last summer after being released by Tottenham, having spent the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at The Den, and went on to start 43 games in all competitions and win the Millwall Supporters’ Club 2024/25 Player of the Season award.

The Lions offered the centre-back a new contract this summer amid interest from other clubs, although none have activated his release clause of £1.2 million, which can only be triggered by Premier League teams.

However, NewsAtDen understands that the Blades are keen on securing Tanganga’s services and are pushing hard to get the deal done.

Asked if there was a chance of additions ahead of Friday’s 12pm registration deadline, Selles told the Sheffield Star: “Yes, there is.”

“We expect two players to be in and around for the weekend. I think it’s obvious that the priority was defenders, and those are the two we hope we will have in for the weekend.”

When asked about Tanganga specifically, Selles said:  “With names like Japhet or others in the Championship, I would prefer not to make comment because it’s a sensible thing. We are playing in two days and it’s not fair on him or his club. And that would the same with any other club in the Championship too.”

Alex Neil was asked by NewsAtDen earlier today about the reports linking Tanganga to Sheffield United, but did not comment.

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