Sheffield United they have now inquired about potentially signing the “fantastic finisher” who has been impressive in the Championship this season, according to the report.
The Blades are in a good position to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking, currently third in the table Prioritybut they may feel that some reinforcements will be necessary if they are to ensure automatic progression.
Chris Wilder is clearly looking to strengthen his squad in attacking areas, having now made a £2.9m bid for the NEC striker Sontje Hansenalthough the competition for his signature will be Lens from Ligue 1.
Ben Brereton Diaz is also set for a move to Bramall Lane, as a loan deal has now been verbally agreed with Premier League strugglers Southampton, and there is an option to make the move permanent in the summer.
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Wilder is personally driving the striker move, but there are signs the 57-year-old may want to bring in more than one striker this month, as reported by the Daily Mail Sheffield United have now made contact over a deal for Lewis Koumas.
Koumas signed a long-term deal with Liverpool before going on loan to Stoke City this summer and has been a regular starter for the Championship club this season, attracting the attention of some of the top teams in England’s second division.
Watford and West Bromwich Albion are also cited as potential suitors for the 19-year-old, with the Blades’ Championship rivals also believing he could give them a boost in their bid for promotion to the Premier League.
However, the Potters believe they will be able to keep hold of the youngster as they look to improve their league position in the second half of the campaign.
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Sheffield United’s upcoming Championship matches |
Date |
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Norwich City (h) |
January 18 |
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Swansea City |
January 21 |
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Hull City (h) |
January 24 |
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Derby County |
February 1 |
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Portsmouth (h) |
February 8 |
The Welshman is a born goalscorer, with a former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp describes him as a “fantastic finisher” and has been on the scoresheet four times for Stoke this season in all competitions, despite often playing outside the goal.
The 19-year-old’s attacking talent was also on display at Anfield last season, scoring the only goal of the game in the fifth round of the FA Cup as the Reds beat Southampton 1-0 with a young starting line-up.
Given the starlet’s age, there are aspects of his game that he needs to improve, as pointed out by former Stoke boss Narcis Pelach, who he said: “He needs to improve his defensive game and we are trying to work on the details because he does not control his steps very well, so his defensive position is not great, but his energy, speed and willpower are impressive.
Koumas clearly has a lot of potential and his Championship experience this season makes him well-placed to make an immediate impact at Bramall Lane.
