Sheffield United are in for a summer of change as they transition to the leadership of Ruben Selles. The new SUFC boss is the replacement for departed club legend Chris Wilder.
The Blades will be out to go one better than last season after coming up short in their play-off campaign and ideally, they’ll leave nothing to question by finishing in the automatic promotion places this time around.
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New additions will go a long way to helping them achieve such a feat, but further departures are expected too. Though not officially confirmed yet, one man who is no longer under contract at Bramall Lane is forward Rhian Brewster.
Now, reporting for EFL Analysis, Graeme Bailey has claimed that the departed Sheffield United man is drawing interest from Championship side Middlesbrough and Premier League new boys Burnley.
Interestingly, Bailey goes on to say that the 24-year-old has interest from a ‘good half a dozen clubs’ following the end of his SUFC deal, but he isn’t the top choice for anyone.
There is an expectation that he gets a good move, but nothing is imminent at this moment in time.
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Brewster eager to kick on after Sheffield United struggles
Ultimately, after managing nine goals and four assists in 119 games for the Blades in the five years after a £23m move, Brewster’s time at Bramall Lane goes down as an undoubted failure.
He joined Sheffield United from Liverpool as a bright prospect tipped for a big future, but was ultimately unable to kick on with the club. Injury problems didn’t help his progress, but the output was not there when available either.
sheffield united, Middlesbrough, Burnley hold interest in 24-year-old after Sheffield United contract expiry
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There were more promising signs from Brewster under Wilder last season, performing well when used as a winger or attacking midfielder. As such, as a 24-year-old free agent, he could still represent a player worth rolling the dice on.
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Where will be best for Brewster?
Middlesbrough could be a good landing spot for Brewster given their track record of player development. Heading to a Championship club, expectations would also be lower than they would at Premier League level.
The departed Sheffield United man would likely find an increased chance of a starting XI spot in the second tier too, so Boro could be a better option than Burnley.
Other clubs are seemingly keen on him though, so it remains to be seen just what options are available to the former Liverpool man after his SUFC deal expiry.
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