Report: Sheffield United enquire for Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey | OneFootball

Sheffield United have made an approach to sign Atalanta defender Ben Godfrey on loan, reports from the UK claim.

According to FootballInsider, the Blades are interested in adding the former Everton player to their ranks, as they aim to win promotion back to the Premier League.

Ben Godfrey of Atalanta acknowledges the fans after the Coppa Italia match between Atalanta and Cesena at Gewiss Stadium on December 18, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Ben Godfrey move to Atalanta has not turned out as expected

There was some shock last summer when Atalanta signed Godfrey from Everton for a reported fee of around £10 million. The club had been interested in the Englishman in January 2024 but a move supposedly fell through. La Dea would move again, this time successfully, for the former Norwich defender in June.

The centre-back made just five appearances for Atalanta in all competitions, with just one match in Serie A, before he was loaned to Ipswich Town in January. Godfrey made just 3 appearances for the Tractor Boys in the Premier League and Ipswich were relegated.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Ben Godfrey of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Southampton FC at Goodison Park on January 14, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Now, Sheffield United may offer the 27-year-old a chance to prove himself; a much-needed opportunity for the two-time England international to get his career back on track.