Sheffield United bidders have ultimate football in mind

American takeover group Sheffield United want to bring in scout Des Taylor as their ‘football supremo’ according to journalist Alan Nixon.

Sheffield United have just ended a disastrous campaign back in the Premier League and will be in the Championship next season.

Boss Chris Wilder is hoping to revamp his squad and secure a swift return to the top flight, but there is intrigue off the pitch.

A group from America trying to buy Sheffield United and they make plans about what they would do if they were successful.

The Americans would refer to Scout Taylor as their “Soccer Supreme”.

Taylor, a former Burnley and Bournemouth scout, is working with the group trying to take over at Bramall Lane.

They are willing to be guided by his knowledge of football and he would have a key role at the club.

If a takeover is to happen then the club will be keen for it to happen soon to avoid huge uncertainty over the summer transfer window.