Sheffield United's Gus Hamer could seal a loan move with an obligation to buy worth 15-20m before the end of the summer transfer window, FourFourTwo understands. The reigning Championship Player of the Year has remained at Bramall Lane throughout the summer, despite prior interest from the likes of Leeds United and PSV Eindhoven. Sheffield United missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season, defeated by Sunderland at Wembley Stadium in the Championship play-off final.
Sheffield United and Sunderland meet at Wembley for the Championship Play-off Final on May 24, aiming for promotion to the Premier League after impressive semi-final victories.
Sheffield United responded to the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion with a solid 2-0 victory over Stoke City, reinforcing their position in the play-offs.