Clubs are circling for the Blades top ace because of his relegation release clause

Sheffield United star Gus Hamer has a relegation release clause in his contract, with several clubs in England and abroad set to activate it, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Hamer’s future at Bramall Lane has been the subject of speculation since the Blades’ relegation from the Premier League last season. The Brazilian-born Dutch midfielder joined Sheffield United from Coventry City in a £15million deal last summer as the South Yorkshire club looked to prepare for top-flight football after losing key players Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge.

United continued to endure a torrid campaign but Hamer was one of the club’s bright sparks as he scored five goals and provided eight assists in 40 games while putting in a string of exciting performances.

The playmaker has proven he can cut it short in the Premier League and United are now at risk of losing his services through an undisclosed release clause. News of Hamer’s exit clause has alerted a number of Premier League and Serie A clubs as they look to bolster their midfield options.

TEAMtalk understands the 27-year-old is open to a move away from Bramall Lane this summer as he wants to continue playing at the highest possible level rather than drop back down to the Championship.

Losing Hamer would be a major blow to United boss Chris Wilder as he tries to build a squad capable of challenging for promotion back to the Premier League, but the club would be powerless to keep him if his release clause is met.

Hamer’s departure would be a major blow for new United signing Callum O’Hare, who recently penned a four-year deal with the Blades after opting to void his contract at Coventry. O’Hare and Hamer are close friends after forming a great partnership at Coventry.

United fans would be very disappointed to see Hamer go as he is a top player in the Championship who could play a big part in them making the play-offs next season.

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Wilder is undertaking a squad overhaul this summer, with fan favorites Chris Basham, George Baldock, Ollie Norwood and John Egan among the list of players who have left on free transfers.

Hamer is the latest player to be linked with a move away from United. Blades bosses are listening to offers for the likes of Ivo Grbic, Anel Ahmedhodzic and Vinicius Souza, all of whom frustrated Blades supporters last season.

In terms of new signings, O’Hare followed Jamie Shackleton, Sam McCallum and Kieffer Moore at United this summer.

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