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Patrick Bamford has started to show his worth at Sheffield United, only weeks after arriving on a free transfer at Bramall Lane.<\/strong><\/p>\n Bamford left Leeds as a free agent after promotion to the Premier League<\/a> and didn\u2019t actually secure a move for quite some time.<\/p>\n Chris Wilder offered Bamford a lifeline at Sheffield United<\/a>, and he has certainly taken it, with five goals in 10 Championship appearances already.<\/p>\n Bamford<\/a> is shining in South Yorkshire, and he could be joined by a familiar Leeds<\/a> face very soon.<\/p>\n Joe Rothwell<\/a> was central to Leeds United\u2019s promotion to the Premier League.<\/p>\n Despite that, Daniel Farke decided against signing him permanently, with Rangers swooping to sign the former Bournemouth star<\/a>.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, things haven\u2019t been the same at Ibrox, and he looks destined for the exit already in the January transfer window.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where Sheffield United<\/a> come in.<\/p>\n Joe Rothwell the subject of strong interest from Championship clubs. Sheffield United have asked about taking the out-of-favour Rangers midfielder on loan. #sufc<\/a> #Blades<\/a> #Rangers<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Darren Witcoop (@DarrenOWitcoop) January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Darren Witcoop has reported that the Blades have made an approach to sign Rothwell on loan, as they look to beat other Championship clubs to a deal.<\/p>\n What has Patrick Bamford said about Joe Rothwell?<\/p>\n Leeds signed Sean Longstaff and Anton Stach<\/a> instead of Rothwell, but that didn\u2019t stop Bamford from showering the midfielder in praise from their time at Thorp Arch together.<\/p>\n Speaking on the My Mate\u2019s A Footballer podcast for BBC<\/a> Sounds at the start of last season, the ex-Elland Road striker was impressed by his first impressions of Rothwell.<\/p>\n \u201cThe players we\u2019ve signed have to be a good fit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve signed Joe Rothwell, who is a really good guy who\u2019s fitted in well.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Rothwell\u2019s two assists for Pascal Struijk as Leeds beat Sunderland in wild circumstances<\/a> last season were the major highlights.<\/p>\n Stepping into midfield with Ao Tanaka while Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev were injured, they were a huge part of Farke\u2019s success and the Championship title lift.<\/p>\n With Wilder and Sheffield United believing they can push for the play-offs in the second half of the season, the likes of Bamford and Rothwell could be key to that.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong>\u00a0Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013\u00a0<\/a>@motleedsnews<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Patrick](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/leeds-united-patrick-bamford-4-1024x576.png\")
Credit: ImagoJoe Rothwell to join Bamford at Sheffield United<\/p>\n\n