After a dismal start to the Premier League season, there's suddenly some hope for Sheffield United to kickstart a run of form in the top flight. A home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and a point away at tricky Brighton before the international break gives the Blades a chance to make it three unbeaten when visiting fellow strugglers Burnley on Saturday afternoon. A rise to 18th place in the table thanks to Everton's points deduction also makes for better viewing.
Nonetheless, Sheffield United supporters will be hoping the club improves the squad come the fast-approaching January transfer window - or even before if players are available without a current contract. The Star looks at 10 free agents who could be a good fit at Bramall Lane, ranked by market value provided by Transfermarkt.
Former Newcastle United man is keeping up his fitness with Macclesfield Town but teased a desire to return to a high level. The 38-year-old is no spring chicken, but knows where the Premier League net is. (Photo: Getty Images)
Former German World Cup winner Jerome Boateng almost rejoined Bayern Munich this autumn after being released from Lyon. He's still looking for a new club and spent a brief period in the Premier League with Manchester City in 2010.
Full-back Ryan Bertrand has been without a club since his release from Leicester City this summer. The former Chelsea and Southampton man has won a Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup in his career but has been fighting a knee injury. (Photo: Getty Images)
Phil Jones left Manchester United at the end of last season and is still without a new club at the age of 31. He has 169 Premier League appearances to his name. (Photo: Getty Images)
Struggled with the step up to the Premier League with Leeds United but can be a livewire when in-form. (Photo: Getty Images)
Former Aston Villa man has pedigree in the Premier League. The 28-year-old was released by FSC Mainz for comments related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. (Photo: Getty Images)
Midfielder Xeka has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs since his departure from Stade Rennais. (Photo: Getty Images)
Former Manchester United man revitalised a struggling West Ham during a loan spell in 2021. (Photo: Getty Images)
Former Manchester United shot-stopper is still without a club, but could be a long shot for the Blades as he proves to be taking his time choosing a new venture. (Photo: Getty Images)
Paul Heckingbottom has been sacked by Sheffield United to become the first Premier League managerial dismissal of the season, with Chris Wilder set to replace him.
Newcastle United intend to give Martin Dubravka the chance to reclaim his position as the club’s number one if Nick Pope is ruled out for a lengthy spell.
The banner flourished in the Gallowgate End before kick off was unequivocal: “We don’t surrender,” it read. Had the Manchester United fans been so inclined, they could have responded with a sign which encompassed the attitude of several of their players on the St James Park pitch: “We don’t compete.”
Matt Baker took to Instagram on Sunday, where he shared his pride in his production company for making the TV series My Life at Christmas, which featured Strictly star Oti Mabuse in its latest episode.
The image of Pep Guardiola flat on his back in the technical area is destined to be one of the great studies in sporting torment, the Premier League equivalent of Basil Fawlty thrashing a defenceless Mini with a tree branch. His hands to his temples, his smart black shoes pointing at the sky, he could not fathom how his Manchester City side had relinquished three winning positions in a single game. Neither could the 50,000 home fans here, many of whom stared at each other in disbelief, as if the
The banner flourished in the Gallowgate End before kick off was unequivocal: “We don’t surrender,” it read. Had the Manchester United fans been so inclined, they could have responded with a sign which encompassed the attitude of several of their players on the St James’ Park pitch: “We don’t compete.”
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