Sheffield United target Daniel Gudjohnsen could be an ‘ideal’ addition for the Blades, according to their former player Lee Hendrie.
Sheffield United have been linked with a move for the youngster this summer, as per The Sun. SUFC are preparing for another year in the Championship.
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Gudjohnsen, 19, has been on the books of Malmo since joining them in 2022. They could now face a battle to keep hold of him in this window amid attention from elsewhere.
Hendrie has said, as per Football League World: “Sheffield United are looking at Eidur Gudjohnsen’s lad. Listen, I think 19 years of age, very raw, lots to learn still, and, again, I think this might be ideal with the strikers that are there he can maybe learn off and work off.”
He added: “By all accounts, he’s got lots of ability, and he comes from good stock. So I think, yes, they probably don’t really need a striker, but sometimes, you know, you look at the future and you look at long-term plans of where and how some of these youngsters can sort of find their way. It might be that he has a season of dipping in and out, playing in cup competitions, and maybe going out on loan at some stage.”
Sheffield United eye Malmo attacker Daniel Gudjohnsen
Sheffield United could see Gudjohnsen as someone to boost their attacking department. SUFC have the chance to bring in signings over the coming weeks.
The teenager has had spells at both Barcelona and Real Madrid in the past. He signed for Malmo three years ago and was initially a key player for their youth sides.
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Gudjohnsen has since broken into the first-team picture with the Allsvenskan club. He made 13 appearances for them in all competitions last term and chipped in with one goal and one assist.
His contract expires in 2028. That means that the Swedish giants are under no pressure to cash in on him anytime soon and can wait for the right offer.
What now for Sheffield United?
Sheffield United are gearing up for the start of the 2025/26 campaign. SUFC were beaten in the play-off final by Sunderland in May at Wembley.
The Blades subsequently decided to sack Chris Wilder. Former Southampton and Reading man Selles has been brought in as his replacement following his dismissal by Hull City.
Selles’ side are being patient with their transfer business at the moment. Nottingham Forest centre-back Tyler Bindon has arrived on loan recently with more expected to follow. They have also acquired Louie Barry from Aston Villa on a temporary basis.
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