The new kid on the block in the Premier League isn’t doing too well currently. Sheffield United are at the bottom of the table, with barely nine points accumulated throughout their first 20 games this season. With two wins, three draws, and a massive 15 matches lost, it’s no wonder why all these Sheffield United transfer rumours began.
It will be interesting to see if the Blades will be able to pull off some of these deals, as they seem quite ambitious for a team of Sheffield United’s stature. However, if coach Chirs Wilder’s boys can pick themselves up from the knock that the first part of the Premier League campaign has undoubtedly been for them, we are sure that Sheffield United can avoid relegation.
To achieve that, the Blades’ men in charge took matters into their own hands to supply the 56-year-old English manager with enough transfer funds. In this article, you’ll be able to learn more about the Blades’ performance this season as well as about the key Sheffield United transfer rumours in January 2024.
Sheffield United transfer targets, rumours and odds
Rumoured Sheffield United signings in January 2024
Gerzino Nyamsi
After a rather disappointing 2023 Premier League display, the Blades are now eager to boost their starting 11 with top dog Gerzino Nyamsi. The 26-year-old was once on the Magpies’ list, as coach Eddie Howe was keen on signing him, but the deal between Newcastle and Strasbourg fell through.
Gerzino Nyamsi plays as a center-back for Strasbourg and it’s fair to say that he’s the key player for the team in their Ligue 1 matches. If the Blades want to have the French defender on their side during the remaining part of the Premier League campaign, they’ll have to be generous with their offer, as Nyamsi has a €5m price tag on his head, and we are sure that coach Patrick Vieira will want even more for his key defender.
The latest Sheffield United transfer rumours suggest that both Lokomotiv Moscow and Burnley are interested in signing the 26-year-old, so it will be interesting to see if Sheffield can convince him to join their ranks this winter.
Iliman Ndiaye
Former Sheffield United striker Iliman Ndiaye is the latest name to appear in the Sheffield United transfer rumours in January 2024. The 23-year-old was part of the club in the 2019-2023 period, but recently joined Marseille. For the French giants, Iliman was featured in 15 official games, scoring one goal. Those are statistics that can’t earn you a place at Orange Velodrome and it’s no wonder why rumours have it that he is on his way back to Bramall Lane.
Marseille will be looking to cut their losses and will likely search for a €15m bid for their player, despite his market tag of €18m. After all, Iliman isn’t considered a key player at Velodrome.
Rumoured Sheffield United departures in January 2024
John Fleck
Chris Wilder himself admitted that John Fleck’s absence from Sheffield United’s last couple of training sessions could be a part of a possible move away from Bramall Lane if anyone is eager to provide a worthy offer. However, it seems that a foot problem is the reason why he wasn’t featured in the Blades’ teamsheet in the FA Cup match against Gillingham a couple of days ago.
The 32-year-old boosted Sheffield United back in 2016, and it’s fair to consider him a club legend at this point. However, in order to meet the expectations set by the board, coach Wilder has to make some difficult decisions, and letting Fleck go could be one of them if any team is willing to provide a worthy offer.
