Sheffield United midfielder Gus Hamer has been described as a ‘joy to watch’ by The Star reporter Danny Hall.
Sheffield United could face a battle to keep hold of the player this summer. SUFC are gearing up for another year in the Championship.
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Hamer, 28, has been a key player for the Blades since joining them in 2023. He is under contract at Bramall Lane until June 2027.
Journalist Hall has delivered his verdict, via DerbyshireLive: “Officially the best player in the Championship last season and an absolute joy to watch – not just for what he can do with the ball, but his terrier-like commitment to winning it back if he loses it. For a boy born in Brazil, he is a very Sheffield United type of player and the fanbase has taken him to their hearts as a result. If – and it remains a big if – they can keep him at Bramall Lane, their promotion hopes will multiply.”
Head coach Ruben Selles has recently told Sky Sports: “He’s a Sheffield United player and I want him to be a Sheffield United player when the market closes. Obviously I can’t control what happens in the future because the market is so fluid and dynamic but my intention is to keep him as one of our players.”
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Sheffield United will be desperate to keep hold of Hamer. SUFC would find it hard to replace his influence.
The Blades snapped him up two years ago to boost their squad. He has since made 84 appearances in all competitions and has scored 15 goals, 10 of which came in the last campaign.
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He started his career at Feyenoord before moving on to PEC Zwolle on a permanent basis after a loan spell at FC Dordrecht as a youngster. The former Holland youth international then moved to England in 2020.
Hamer spent three years with the Sky Blues and was one of their most prized possessions. The Brazil-born man found the net on 19 occasions in 132 outings.
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What now for Sheffield United?
Sheffield United won’t want to lose Hamer to any potential suitors. SUFC are likely to hold out for a big fee.
The Blades have turned to Selles as their new head coach ahead of next term. The former Southampton and Reading man was sacked by fellow second tier side Hull City last month.
Chris Wilder was given the chop after his team were beaten in the play-off final by Sunderland at Wembley. The South Yorkshire outfit have since brought in Selles and he has delved into the market to sign defender Tyler Bindon and Louie Barry on loan from Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa respectively, among others.
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