Leeds United will surely regret not pushing harder to sign Sheffield United star Gustav Hamer after last summer’s transfer saga.
According to Alan Nixon, the Whites were only prepared to offer £13m for the 27-year-old midfielder, an offer which the Blades [The Star] promptly rejected.
Leeds were understood to be preparing a second bid for Hamer, with Sheffield United “laughing” [GiveMeSport], but the bid never materialized before the transfer window closed.
Daniel Farke is now left with Brenden Aaronson and Joel Piroe to fill the attacking midfield spot following Georginio Rutter’s £40m move to Brighton [BBC Sport].
With Hamer winning the Blades’ Player of the Year award, registering six goals and nine assists despite being relegated from the Premier League last season, it’s no surprise he’s still in the limelight.
Leeds United target Gus Hamer shines for Sheffield United against Hull City
Hamer hasn’t taken his foot off the gas this season either, now boasting three goals and one assist in his first five league games.
His talent and skill were on display for all to see as the Blades beat Hull City 2-0 on Friday 13 September, with the Netherlands age international opening the scoring after a quick run down the right wing and finishing off a clinical counter-play. attack.
With the sales of Rutter, Crysencia Summerville and Archie Gray, fans were left confused that the club didn’t necessarily sign Hamer this summer.
While Piroe and Aaronson are decent players in that position, there is no doubt that the Sheffield United man would provide an immediate upgrade in the attacking midfield department.
Leeds’ bid of £13m was of course far too low for their Championship rivals to even consider letting go of one of their biggest stars, but a higher fee could convince them.
Not only would this give Farke’s side a much-needed boost, it would drastically weaken Chris Wilder’s side, giving the Whites a better chance of lifting the title this season.
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