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Tom Cannon is at risk of being left behind due to Sheffield United's outlandish transfer demands

Sheffield United have drawn both of their opening league fixtures this season 0-0 as they look to get back into promotion contention.

Chris Wilder’s side have made progress compared to 12 months ago when they were rooted to the bottom of the Championship after two horrendous defeats.

But the failure to score a single goal across the first 180 minutes will be disappointing for supporters, who have waited months to see their team back in action.

Sheffield United finished 13th last season, 13 points adrift of the top six, but will be aiming to bridge that gap this year despite a quiet summer in the transfer market.

Sheffield United’s signings

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Matt Doherty arrived as a free agent from Wolves earlier this summer, and Romelle Donovan has also signed on loan from Brentford.

Kalvin Phillips is the only other player to sign for the Blades, with the midfielder returning for a second loan spell from Manchester City.

With just a week left in the window, fans will be hoping to see more activity in order to match the club’s promotion ambitions.

Players have been sold this summer, including Andre Brooks, Gustavo Hamer and Christian Nwachukwu, but Tom Cannon will perhaps be frustrated that he is being priced out of a move from Bramall Lane.

Tom Cannon’s difficult Sheffield United situation

Cannon made the move to Sheffield United in the 2025 January transfer window, arriving from Leicester City in a deal worth £7 million, rising to £10 million with add-ons.

But the forward has fallen down the pecking order in Wilder’s side, with both Tyrese Campbell and Patrick Bamford both favoured at the moment.

It’s been reported that Preston North End are keen on a deal to bring the Irishman back to Deepdale amid his lack of game time for the Yorkshire outfit.

However, Sheffield United have placed a £7 million price tag on the striker, as they look to recoup what they paid to sign him from the Foxes.

Cannon enjoyed a positive loan spell with the Lilywhites during the second half of 2022/23, scoring eight times from 20 Championship appearances.

So it comes as no surprise that he is back on their radar, and it would be a move that could work for all parties, if an agreement can be found on his transfer fee.

The £7 million is likely too much for Preston to afford at this stage, meaning alternative targets will have to be sought.

But it’s puzzling for Sheffield United to demand so much for someone that is clearly out of favour with the manager.

Tom Cannon must be frustrated with Sheffield United transfer stance

Cannon was hoping the move to Sheffield United would be a pathway to Premier League football, as the Blades were in the mix for automatic promotion when he joined.

Instead, the club lost in the play-off final and he has tumbled down the pecking order.

The 23-year-old has made a total of 52 appearances in the Championship for Sheffield United, including in their 0-0 draw against Birmingham City just a week ago.

However, he was an unused substitute against Swansea City on Saturday, with Callum O’Hare, Campbell and Bamford all selected ahead of him.

With just a week left in the window, Cannon will be frustrated to be priced out of a possible move from Bramall Lane if it means he won’t be playing.

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Sheffield United must avoid losing out on Tom Cannon fee

A compromise must be found, as Sheffield United will surely also want to receive a fee for the player now while he is in-demand, and while that money could be reinvested back into the squad.

If he isn’t playing much by January, then his value will decrease even further, and the Championship side will be at risk of losing out on even more from a sale.