Sheffield United 'likely' to lose Gustavo Hamer next summer in potential Leeds United and Everton boost
Sheffield United are reportedly likely to lose Gustavo Hamer in the next summer transfer window.
Despite persistent speculation regarding interest from Leeds United, Everton and PSV Eindhoven, Hamer stayed put during the last summer window.
It was hoped the 28-year-old would aid the Blades in their recovery from play-off final heartbreak and help the club challenge at the summit again.
However, the versatile midfielder has been unable to prevent Sheffield United slipping into a precarious spot in the bottom half of the Championship table.
Gustavo Hamer claim emerges
According to Football Insider, Hamer could finally leave Bramall Lane at the end of the season if the Blades do not get promoted.
The report has claimed that while Sheffield United have no intention of sanctioning an exit in January, a summer move is likely.
Unless fresh terms are agreed, Hamer will have just one year left on his contract when the 2026/27 season begins.
The news could be music to the ears of Leeds, who have repeatedly been credited with interest in the former Coventry City star.
They were last linked with the ex-Netherlands youth international in October and it remains to be seen whether interest is rekindled.
Sheffield United’s current position
Promotion could potentially be the silver bullet that keeps Hamer at Bramall Lane, although it would take a considerable improvement in performances.
As it stands, Wilder’s men are 11 points adrift of the play-offs in 18th place. A January reshuffle is on the horizon, although the Blades look set to keep hold of Hamer for now.
Regarding the upcoming winter window, Wilder said: "I think getting the balance right and getting the numbers right is important because we're a bloated football squad we're a bloated football club. There's too many players at the football club at the moment.
"You can't leave yourself light but certainly you can't just have players hanging around knowing that they're not going to play or not going to be in and around it because I don't think they're ready or they're good enough. I don't think that's good for them and it's certainly not good for us.
“I think three or four [new] players will do us and the overall number of the squad should be 25, 26, 27."