Celtic, Rangers plot Sheffield United transfer raid | OneFootball

Celtic and Rangers are both interested in Sheffield United's Tyrese Campbell ahead of the summer transfer window.

Sheffield United are set for a busy summer as Chris Wilder looks to build a squad that can compete for promotion to the Premier League next season.

The boyhood fan returned to Bramall Lane for a third time back in September, when he inherited a team bottom of the league and fighting to stay up.

So, the fact the Blades are no longer involved in the relegation battle is a positive, but it’s clear major changes need to be made in the next window if they are to progress.

Yet, another year outside the Premier League will bring financial implications for Sheffield United, which means departures are also on the cards for the Yorkshire outfit.

Celtic and Rangers weighing up summer transfer move for Tyrese Campbell

There is already speculation surrounding the future of Gustavo Hamer, and it appears another player the Blades may struggle to retain is Tyrese Campbell.

The 26-year-old has had a difficult season so far, as he has found the net just six times in 34 games, but he remains a player that Wilder has a lot of faith in.

However, Campbell’s long-term future is in doubt, as his contract at Bramall Lane expires in the summer of 2027, and the Daily Record has claimed that Celtic and Rangers are tracking the forward.

The report explains that he is a player both clubs in Glasgow have been monitoring before, and they even made enquiries in January, but the Blades didn’t want to sell given their situation.

Nevertheless, as he enters the final 12 months of his contract, Sheffield United could be left with a decision to make, and it’s said that Celtic and Rangers are sending scouts to watch the former Stoke man.

The Scottish giants are both going to be on the lookout for attacking reinforcements in the summer, with Celtic in particular set for a major squad overhaul, as Kelechi Iheanacho, Tomas Cvancara and Junior Adamu are all set to leave as it stands.

Sheffield United will not want to lose Tyrese Campbell on a free transfer

It’s always a risk when you let a player run down their contract, and Sheffield United know they are in a tricky position with Campbell right now.

You would imagine that letting him leave on a free in the summer of 2027 is the last thing the club wants to happen, so they would need him to sign a new deal or move on in the upcoming window.

Given his performances this season, some fans may not be overly bothered if he does leave, but there’s no doubt he is an asset at Championship level with his pace, ability to stretch the opposition and his finishing.

That’s why Celtic and Rangers are keen, and the chance to move north of the border may appeal.

Even though Hearts are leading the way in the Scottish Premiership, Celtic and Rangers are huge clubs that are always competing for trophies, and they always offer European football, which could be a major factor for Campbell.

In the short-term, his focus will be on finishing the campaign on a high with Sheffield United, but a big decision is looming for the player and the club, and it will be interesting to see where he is playing his football at the start of next season.