Sheffield United are expecting to lose at least a few of players this summer if relegation to the Championship is confirmed.
The fans is now fully aware of United’s transfer deal with Aston Villa for Cameron Archer.
The 22-year-old joined Sheffield United this summer for an estimated cost of £18 million, with a contract extension until 2027. Further information was released, suggesting that the first arrangement was for £9 million.
Additionally, if Sheffield United maintains its top-tier status, they will owe Aston Villa an extra £9 million. In contrast, relegation would result in a repayment of the initial £9 million, with Villa under an obligation to acquire in this situation.
The Blades’ CEO
Stephen Bettis revealed to The Star that at least one additional player will leave the club this summer.
“It’s also a realistic expectation that a handful of players may decline to compete in the Championship. At that time, it is our responsibility to do proper business with them. I can see one or two going during the summer. We made strong financial arrangements with players that will safeguard the club even if we fail.
We know Archer will be one of the players that go in the summer. Other possible sales include Anel Ahmedhodzic and Vinicius Souza.
The former has been the target of a transfer offer in the last several windows, which the Blades have promptly rejected. Meanwhile, Souza may find competing in the Championship too much of a
