Sheffield United Now they're planning a move for “my bed.” championship star to enhance its priority position, according to a recent report.
Chris WilderThe team are doing extremely well in the Championship heading into the end of the January transfer window, after a strong run of form. The Blades are in a very strong position to get back into the Premier League at the first attempt, and they are trying to capitalize on the opportunity that has presented itself by making signings capable of aiding their promotion push.
The main goal this month has been to strengthen the attacking areas, and it's done for Wilder on that front, having moved quickly to bring in Ben Brereton Diaz, and more recently Tom Cannon.
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As such, the United boss may turn his attention towards strengthening other areas of the squad, and the Football League is reporting that signing a new defender is now a priority, in order to replace Harry Souttar, who suffered a season-ending injury in December.
Queens Park Rangers Jimmy Dunne now appears as a target for the Bladeswith the defender out of contract at the end of the season, meaning he could be available this month if Wilder pushes for a deal.
QPR are having a decent season themselves, now just four points from the play-offs, but they risk losing the 26-year-old on a free in the summer if they don't cash in this winter.
Although Jack Robinson has performed well in Souttar's absence, Sheffield United are keen to bring in a replacement for the Leicester defender, and are now plotting a move for Don.
Dunne could be the ideal Souttar replacement
Souttar has been particularly impressive in the air during his spell at Bramall Lane, and there are signs that the QPR defender could be a similar replacement in this regard, as he has also showcased his aerial ability on a regular basis over the past year.
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Statistics per 90 |
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Permits |
5.69 (99th percentile) |
5.55 (89th percentile) |
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Air won |
4.86 (99th percentile) |
3.87 (92nd percentile) |
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Blocks |
1.06 (48th percentile) |
0.97 (15th percentile) |
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Objections |
1.11 (59th percentile) |
1.27 (65th percentile) |
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He treats |
2.22 (66th percentile) |
1.12 (34th percentile) |
As shown, Dunne outperforms Souttar on almost every key defensive metric, so he could be an ideal replacement for the injured Aussie.
Not only that, but £8,500 per week The defender is also a threat on the front foot, having been praised As 'clinical' to journalist Sam Tabuto at the end of December, he now has four goals to his name in the Championship this season.
The Blades are already in a very strong position to lock down promotion to the Premier League, but signing a better defender could help them over the line, and Dunne is showing signs that he could be the perfect addition to the squad.