{"id":304600,"date":"2025-07-30T18:46:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/304600\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:46:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:46:21","slug":"when-oli-mcburnie-will-decide-who-he-joins-sheffield-united-swansea-city-hull-city-are-hopeful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/304600\/","title":{"rendered":"When Oli McBurnie will decide who he joins \u2013 Sheffield United, Swansea City &#038; Hull City are hopeful"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Striker Oli McBurnie is expected to make a decision over his future as early as this week as Sheffield United, Swansea City and Hull City all remain interested in securing his services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Scotsman spent last season with Las Palmas, but has become a free agent since suffering relegation from La Liga and is being touted for a swift return to the Championship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/130334318?utm_campaign=postshare_creator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alan Nixon originally reported<\/a> that the Blades were interested in a reunion with the 29-year-old, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/swansea-take-in-135001338?utm_campaign=patron_engagement&amp;utm_source=post_link&amp;post_id=135001338&amp;token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpYTI6YjFkOTMzMGItNWRlZC00NGE4LTlhZWUtNjJmNjEwZTRhYTQ3IiwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTM1MDAxMzM4LCJwYXRyb25faWQiOjI4Nzk0MjB9.mG0e8YqXSU4tbaB83ZIG5A5msopg2zP5SXoVTxX_NV0&amp;utm_id=783873da-d9b5-486c-b75c-49cebdc01e7a&amp;utm_medium=email\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">journalist also revealed<\/a> this week that the Swans had edged ahead of Hull City for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Tigers boss Sergej Jakirovic has opened up about wanting to sign McBurnie, believing the frontman can bring leadership, experience and goals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulldailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/hull-city-transfer-latest-efl-10383563\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">as per Hull Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<tr>\n<p>Oli McBurnie&#8217;s stats for Las Palmas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofascore.com\/football\/player\/oliver-mcburnie\/367228\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sofascore<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Appearances<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Minutes Played<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Assists<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Average Rating<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1,951&#8242;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6.88<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>All of these clubs remain hopeful that McBurnie will choose them as his next destination, but a fresh report from The Star has detailed when the forward expects to make up his mind.<\/p>\n<p>                        <strong>Oli McBurnie could make a transfer decision as early as this week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>                    <img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oli McBurnie of Sheffield United\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/copy-of-1920x1080-2-17.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/copy-of-1920x1080-2-17.png\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/sheffield-united\/sheffield-united-exclusive-oli-mcburnie-transfer-discussions-swansea-city-hull-city-5248780\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">According to a report from The Star<\/a>, Oli McBurnie could make a decision about his future as early as this week, as the opening weekend of the Championship season nears.<\/p>\n<p>McBurnie is reportedly back in England after his short stint in Spain, travelling to South Yorkshire earlier this week for a round of golf with former Sheffield United defender Matt Kilgalion, who are close friends.<\/p>\n<p>McBurnie is also believed to have linked up with former Blade David McGoldrick on his return to the country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/sheffield-united\/sheffield-united-exclusive-oli-mcburnie-transfer-discussions-swansea-city-hull-city-5248780\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Star has revealed<\/a> that <a href=\"https:\/\/footballleagueworld.co.uk\/tag\/sheffield-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sheffield United<\/a> have now held discussions with the Scottish international over a return to Bramall Lane, as the Blades have been restricted to utilising free agent and loan signings before the 1st September deadline.<\/p>\n<p>                        <strong>Sheffield United may have the upper hand in Oli McBurnie negotiations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>                    <img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bramall Lane, Sheffield United\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bramall-lane-sheffield-united.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bramall-lane-sheffield-united.jpg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p> When looking at the teams interested, Sheffield United have the strongest chance of making a return to the Premier League after their play-off final heartache last term.<\/p>\n<p>Oli McBurnie would also have a realistic opportunity of playing regularly in a promotion-contending side now that Rhian Brewster has departed the club and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/135149471?utm_campaign=postshare_creator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kieffer Moore has been linked with a move to Wrexham<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"dc-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/footballleagueworld.co.uk\/a-really-good-signing-for-the-blades-exclusive-sky-sports-pundit-issues-verdict-on-everton-midfielder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>                    <img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tim Iroegbunam - Featured Image \" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tim-iroegbunam-featured-image.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tim-iroegbunam-featured-image.jpg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    Related<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/footballleagueworld.co.uk\/a-really-good-signing-for-the-blades-exclusive-sky-sports-pundit-issues-verdict-on-everton-midfielder\/\" title=\"Exclusive: Sheffield United backed to sign \u00a320k-a-week Everton player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tExclusive: Sheffield United backed to sign \u00a320k-a-week Everton player<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie gives his thoughts on a potential Sheffield United loan move for Everton&#8217;s Tim Iroegbunam.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no doubt McBurnie will have his sights set on playing in the top-flight again, and Sheffield United\u2019s situation could play a massive part in his decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/footballleagueworld.co.uk\/tag\/swansea-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swansea City<\/a> will still be hoping that they can ignite a second spell for McBurnie in South Wales, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/footballleagueworld.co.uk\/tag\/hull-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hull City<\/a> boss has been very open about his desire to recruit the forward, which will no doubt please McBurnie to see his abilities being so highly praised.<\/p>\n<p>It will be intriguing to see who comes out on top in this race, and it\u2019s edging closer to who the striker will pick as his next club as the start of the season closes in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Striker Oli McBurnie is expected to make a decision over his future as early as this week 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