Sheffield United will receive clarity on the club’s future as the manager holds talks with the striker

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has spoken to at least five potential new signings in the past 72 hours, one of which is in favor of Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore, according to James Shields.

Wilder, as well as Des Taylor, the interim adviser to the potential new owners, are said to be keen to secure the Wales international, who has just 12 months left on his Cherries contract and neither side wants to extend that deal.

The 31-year-old made eight substitute appearances in the Premier League last season, scoring just once, before Bournemouth sent him out on loan to promotion-chasing Ipswich Town in January. Moore would go on to become a key figure in the Ipswich side where he made 18 appearances (14 starts) and scored seven goals as Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys won automatic promotion to the Premier League.

The Championship club are trying to pry off target Sheffield United

Meanwhile, Blades transfer target Harrison Burrows has sparked interest from Preston North End. The Lancashire club made a bid for the Peterborough United star but Posh rejected their terms, according to the Lancashire Evening Post. The source claims Preston is highly unlikely to come back with an improved offer.

Sheffield United are claimed to have a deal in place for the talented left-back, including a lucrative deal for the player. However, completion of the transfer is on hold due to the takeover lock-up, plus the Blades are also working on a deal for another promising Peterborough player, Ricky-Jade Jones.

Lame to provide clarity on the club’s future

In other news, Sheffield United’s potential takeover has moved a step closer to being completed, according to reports from The Star, who claim supporters will get clarity on the situation sometime next week.

This will be music to the ears of many fans as most fans have been very vocal about the lack of communication from Sheffield United Football Club on a number of issues.

The French club want a young United striker

Benie Traore, who spent most of last season on loan at French club Nantes, has been the subject of interest this summer and it is Nantes who want to sign the Ivorian striker permanently.

French outlet Tribunenantaise quoted Nantes manager Antoine Kombouare as saying about a potential deal: “We are still in contact with him, his entourage and his club. Today things are deadlocked because Sheffield (United) are too greedy. There is another problem, which is that Sheffield (United) is bought; it’s not the same people anymore, so it takes a little longer. It remains open.”