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Another potential signing for Chris Wilder's side may raise questions over a current Blades player

Key Takeaways

The summer transfer window has certainly looked like a promising one so far for Sheffield United.

Following their dismal relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, the Blades found themselves needing something of a reset when it came to their playing squad.

Despite a slow start in terms of recruitment, amid talk of a takeover at Bramall Lane, there have been some exciting additions made by Chris Wilder and co.

The Yorkshire club have already made ten signings, many of whom are already proven at this level or possess a huge amount of potential based on what they have shown early in their careers.

Now it seems as though Sheffield United could also be on the verge of another exciting signing for the coming campaign.

Blades leading Tom Cannon transfer race

According to a recent update from journalist Alan Nixon, it is Wilder's side who are now favourites to secure the addition of Leicester City striker Tom Cannon.

That is apparently despite interest from other Championship rivals Middlesbrough and Stoke City.

The signing of Cannon would certainly be a positive one from a Sheffield United perspective.

Back in 2023, the striker enjoyed an impressive spell on loan at Preston North End from Everton, where he showed his ability to make an impact in front of goal in the Championship.

He then joined Leicester on a permanent deal last summer, and despite being hampered by injuries, did play a part in their promotion to the Premier League last season.

As a result, this could certainly be a signing that further lifts the mood around the club, although it could arguably be a concern for one player currently on the books at Sheffield United.

Tom Cannon could replace Rhian Brewster at Sheffield United

Having signed for the Blades from Liverpool for a reported £23.5million back in the summer of 2020, Rhian Brewster has endured a difficult time of things at Bramall Lane.

Injuries have significantly restricted his game time for the club. Even when he has got on the pitch, he has been unable to replicate the promise he previously showed during a loan spell at Swansea.

In total, the striker has scored just five goals and provided only one assist in 80 appearances in all competitions for Sheffield United.

With that in mind, the signing of Cannon would surely be a worrying sign for Brewster when it comes to his prospects for the rest of the season.

The 24-year-old has already found game time hard to come by for the Blades this season, with just two late substitute appearances in the two league games they have played so far.

Instead, it has been the aforementioned Moore given the nod in the Championship, where he netted his first goal of the campaign in the draw with QPR last time out.

He was given a start in the win over Wrexham in the first round of the Carabao Cup but even that ended with his substitution after 70 minutes, having been unable to score or assist.

Given it has been reported that Cannon will be a key player for Sheffield United if he joins, that would surely mean he, like Moore, will be favoured over Brewster when it comes to the starting XI.

Considering the Blades have been playing with just a single centre-forward so far this season, that means a lot would likely need to happen, for the 24-year-old to get back into the side.

It is also worth noting that Cannon and Moore are both in strong scoring form when it comes to their recent Championship exploits.

Consequently, it would need a remarkable turnaround in performance from Brewster to keep his place, if he does get a chance in the side.

Beyond that, the former Liverpool man is now also in the final year of his contract with Sheffield United.

That could therefore make this transfer window their last chance to cash in on him, something they may be tempted to do, if they do not feel he will play a big part for them in the rest of the campaign.

With that in mind, it does as though there will be plenty of questions to be asked about the future of Brewster at Sheffield United if they do indeed complete the signing of Cannon this summer.