Sheffield United Want £760K-Rated Five-Cap International

Nevertheless, TEAMtalk have released a report, claiming that Wilder is looking to bring former Newcastle United centre-half Paul Dummett to Bramall Lane this summer after the Welshman’s contract at St. James’ Park expired at the beginning of the month.

The five-cap Wales international had been with the Magpies for 14 years before eventually leaving. He has a wealth of experience in the Premier League and the Championship which is exactly what Wilder is looking for right now. Additionally, Dummett has a £760,000 market value, as per Transfermarkt, but would be brought to the club on a free.

Writer’s View

This would not be a signing that would get Sheffield United fans off their feet, nor would it make the rest of the league stand up and take notice. However, it would be a decent acquisition and is risk-free given the club would only be forced to pay his wages.

Dummett is 32 in September, meaning the Blades only get one or two seasons out of him, but he would add a lot of much-needed experience to the squad which is something that the club lacks with the departures of Basham and Egan.