Sheffield United 'monitoring' Coventry City's ex-Sunderland and Everton forward Ellis Simms
Sheffield United are reportedly monitoring Coventry City forward Ellis Simms.
The 25-year-old has been on the books of the Sky Blues since 2023, when he was signed from Everton.
He had found opportunities limited on Merseyside, although had impressed across loan spells at Blackpool, Hearts and Sunderland.
Simms has since amassed over 134 appearances for Coventry, registering 37 goals and eight assists.
11 of his goals have been scored this season, despite the fact he has been mostly used as a substitute.
Sheffield United linked with Coventry City forward
According to SportsBoom, Sheffield United are keeping an eye on the 6ft 3in frontman.
It has been claimed he is among the players Coventry could move on if they clinch promotion to the Premier League.
Sheffield United, who are less likely to escape the second tier as it stands, are said to be on alert.
Blades boss Chris Wilder has a fondness for physical forwards and Simms is a handful even for powerful defenders.
After Simms’ appearance from the bench against Stoke City at the weekend, Coventry boss Frank Lampard hailed the forward’s attitude.
As reported by Coventry Live, he said: “Ellis was directly involved in the goal, obviously, and he got that assist from how he’s been and how he’s trained.
“Haji [Wright] is scoring at the minute and starting more. Ellis had his period of doing that but his attitude’s been first class and it’s a great example for everyone.”
Sheffield United’s forward department
Last summer, Kieffer Moore was sold to Wrexham during the period between Wilder’s second and third spells as Blades boss.
Had Wilder been in charge, it is hard to imagine the sale of Moore would have been sanctioned. In a bid to address Sheffield United’s issues up front, Wilder recruited free agent Patrick Bamford in November.
The former Leeds United star has thrived at Bramall Lane but his counterparts Tyrese Campbell and Tom Cannon have delivered modest returns this term.
Simms would arguably add a different dimension to the Blades attack and the prospect of regular starts could prove tempting.