Sheffield United Could Miss Out On 23-year-old in New Transfer Twist
We are just a couple of weeks out from the opening Championship weekend of the 2025/26 season, and Sheffield United are continuing to search for new additions in the transfer market.
According to Alan Nixon, Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam is a loan target for the Blades. The 22-year-old, formerly of Aston Villa, has struggled to break into the Toffees’ first team on a consistent basis but remains a highly regarded prospect.
United are believed to be in talks with Everton over a potential season-long loan as they seek to bolster their central midfield options following the departure of defensive midfielder Vinicius Souza.
Ruben Selles has already hinted at the Blades signing Djibril Soumare, a number six from Braga, and now Iroegbunam’s name has entered the discussion, which may indicate that a deal for Soumare is no longer in place.
United are also in the mix for Go Ahead Eagles winger Oliver Antman, with Nixon suggesting they are currently leading the race to sign the Finnish international.
Having mainly explored loan deals up to now, United have freed up funds to make a permanent move for the 23-year-old, who impressed in the Eredivisie last season. However, the Blades face competition. Rangers are pushing hard for a deal and have reportedly made a transfer breakthrough, according to the Daily Record, with a timeline emerging for a possible agreement.
This would be a huge blow to Sheffield United given that he is a very reliable source for both goals and assists, having scored seven times and serving up 17 assists in 39 appearances last term.
