Overview
- The BBC, as cited by talkSPORT, says the proposed contract would run only until January.
- The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath reported that Sheffield United have opened discussions with the 32-year-old free agent.
- Sheffield United sit 22nd after 15 matches with a league-low 11 goals, increasing pressure to add a striker.
- Patrick Bamford left Leeds by mutual consent in August after injury-hit seasons, having scored 60 goals in 205 appearances.
- Chris Wilder said he and Bamford have cleared the air over last season’s chant incident, while concerns remain about the striker’s fitness.