Sheffield United 'express interest' in Rangers and West Ham-linked Sunderland stalwart Dan Neil
Sheffield United are reportedly interested in luring Rangers and West Ham United-linked Sunderland stalwart Dan Neil from the Stadium of Light.
The midfielder is a product of the Black Cats academy who has enjoyed a fairytale opening chapter of his career.
Since making his debut in 2018, Neil has helped his boyhood club enjoy a stunning rise from League One to the Premier League.
He has made over 200 appearances in the process and has even represented England at youth level, although it has been claimed he could move on this month.
Sheffield United linked with Sunderland stalwart
According to Football League World, Sheffield United have expressed an interest in taking the 24-year-old to Bramall Lane.
He has also been linked with Scottish giants Rangers, while Sky Sports have indicated there is interest from West Ham.
Last month, Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion of the Championship were linked, and there has even been talk of Bundesliga interest.
While it may prove difficult for Neil to walk away from the only club he has ever represented as a professional, leaving may be the logical step.
He has made just three appearances in the Premier League this season and is out of contract at the end of the season.
Midfield is seemingly an area in which Sheffield United may need to strengthen, as there has been speculation surrounding the futures of Gustavo Hamer and Alex Matos.
Regis Le Bris on Dan Neil
Speaking about Neil last year, as reported by We Are Sunderland, Black Cats boss Regis Le Bris said: "He's very clever, very important to adjust the formation and balance the team.
"At the end, the individual output is maybe not as huge as expected but is very important for the team.
“Now that job is done he can add more things like more forward passes, tackling, counter pressing, and you can see how strong he is as an individual player. But at the same time, the role he has for the balance of the team is very important."