Transfer Focus: Sheffield United need to reassess strategy after Will Vaulks link
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According to TEAMtalk, Sheffield United are looking to sign Will Vaulks this summer.
The midfielder has been the standout performer for the Millers this season, but a move to the top flight may be one step too far.
Crowded midfield
The 25-year-old would be joining a squad where the midfield is arguably its strongest position. John Fleck and Oliver Norwood have been incredible this past 12 months, and unless they are injured, there’s no way the Welshman can get into this team.
You have to ask the question as to why the Blades would release Paul Coutts if they were looking to replace him with a player such as Vaulks? As much as he stood out at the New York City Stadium, he isn’t the greatest fit for Chris Wilder’s side.
Baffling again
United seem to be all over the place at the moment when it comes to pinpointing who they should sign ahead of their return to the Premier League.
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The Blades have been linked with a whole host of lower league talent, and while these signings can work out, it is too much of a risk for a newly-promoted side.
Macauley Bonne, Lee Gregory, Kasey Palmer and Kieran Dowell have all been linked in recent weeks, and while they are good players, there’s nothing to suggest that they would be able to cut the mustard in the top flight.
For them to target the Rotherham midfielder just doesn’t make sense.
Chris Wilder has stated time and again how vital team cohesion is to his squad, and Vaulks could easily upset that.
He is currently the captain of United’s Yorkshire rivals, and on top of this, he was sent off at Bramall Lane earlier this season for a horror tackle on George Baldock which could’ve easily injured the full-back.
He isn’t Premier League quality, and the Yorkshire club should be aiming higher than players who have just been relegated from the Championship.