Oxford United 'join race' for Sheffield United, QPR and Portsmouth-linked Dundee star Luke Graham
Oxford United have reportedly joined the race to sign Sheffield United-linked defender Luke Graham.
The 21-year-old has established himself in the Scottish Premiership this season, starring for Dundee after five spells out on loan.
He has been a regular fixture in the heart of the Dee defence, making 23 appearances in all competitions.
Graham’s rise to prominence north of the border has come in the same year as his breakthrough into the Scotland Under-21s set-up.
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His exploits have fuelled transfer speculation and Sheffield United are among the clubs to have been linked with the defender.
Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth have also been reported as admirers, but it appears there is even more Championship interest.
According to reporter Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, Oxford have entered the race to secure the centre-back’s signature.
It now remains to be seen who will win the race for the highly-rated prospect - or whether Dundee will manage to retain his services.
Sheffield United out to do business
Blades boss Chris Wilder has made no secret of his desire to shuffle his pack over the course of the January transfer window.
A new face has already been brought on board, with a loan deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Ki-Jana Hoever having been struck.
On New Year’s Day, after his side’s win over Leicester City, Wilder said: “We’ve put in two really good performances in the last two games but we’re not getting ahead of ourselves.
“A lot of work has had to go into this group and you can get hurt if you take your foot off the gas and stop the intensity.
“There’s still work to be done to balance the team out in January but I feel there’s a sense of togetherness in this group.”
Sheffield United sit 16th in the Championship table, eight points clear of the relegation zone and nine points adrift of the play-offs.