Sheffield United: July 2008 - news archive

Blades land top target

Sheff UtdSheffield United have completing the signing of three players include top target David Cotterill of Wigan.

Blackwell denies Wigan link

Sheff UtdSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has dismissed links with Wigan midfielder Michael Brown on financial grounds.

Blades end Cott bid

Sheff UtdSheffield United have ended their interest in Wigan's David Cotterill despite Keith Gillespie suffering an ankle injury.

Senior stars told to scrap

Sheff UtdSheffield United's senior stars have been warned they have no divine right to a first-team shirt at Bramall Lane next season.

Beattie ready to go - Ellis

Sheff UtdSheffield United striker James Beattie could be fit for the start of the season despite summer knee surgery.

Laslo on trial

Sheff UtdSheffield United have taken the 21-year-old Hungarian midfielder Laslo Fitos on trial from sister side Ferencvaros.

Blades to step up Latics ace bid

Sheff UtdSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell is aiming to step up his efforts to sign Wigan winger David Cotterill during the close-season.

Star returns 'home' in £2m deal

Sheff UtdSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell was delighted to land his top target Darius Henderson from Watford for £2million.

Beattie to miss out

Sheff UtdSheffield United striker James Beattie is set to miss the first match of the season against Birmingham because of a knee injury.

Henderson talks continue

Sheff UtdWatford striker Darius Henderson remains in talks over a £2.25m move to Championship rivals Sheffield United.

Hulse replacement eyed by Blades

Sheff UtdSheffield United are reportedly set to bid for Watford striker Darius Henderson after selling Rob Hulse to Derby.

Hulse in Derby talks

Sheff UtdRob Hulse is in talks with Derby after Sheffield United accepted an improved offer from their Championship rivals.

Blackwell rules out double swoop

Sheff UtdSheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has said that he has no interest in signing Heidar Helguson and Deane Smalley.

Blades linked to Dutch trial

Sheff UtdSheffield United are showing an interest in former Holland youth international midfielder Diego Biseswar.

McCabe spells out priority

Sheff UtdKevin McCabe has issued a warning to Kevin Blackwell by insisting Sheffield United must win promotion to the Premiership next season.

Blades eye Wigan raid

Sheff UtdSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has confirmed he is still talking to Wigan over the transfer of David Cotterill.

McCabe issues 'hands-off' warning

Sheff UtdKevin McCabe has delivered a blow to Premier League suitors by insisting James Beattie wants to stay with Sheffield United.

Blades aim to cut a deal for Dons ace

Sheff UtdMK Dons midfielder Keith Andrews is being linked with a £1.5million move to Sheffield United during the close-season.

Watch Hulse go - Blackwell

Sheff UtdKevin Blackwell is backing fit-again Rob Hulse to recapture his best form for Sheffield United next season.

Blackwell back in for Cotterill

Sheff UtdSheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell is ready to step up his interest in Wigan winger David Cotterill.

Blackwell's cash vow

Sheff UtdSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell insists he will not waste the £10m windfall that has just been added to his coffers.

Blackwell wants wide boy

Sheff UtdSheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell wants to sign a winger after adding Greg Halford, Sun Jihai and Ian Bennett to his squad.

Blackwell makes double swoop

Sheff UtdSheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has completed the double signing of defensive duo Sun Jihai and Greg Halford.

New deal for veteran

Sheff UtdKevin Blackwell has called off his search for a back-up goalkeeper after veteran Ian Bennett signed a new one-year deal.

Blades to miss out on winger swoop

Sheff UtdSheffield United look set to miss out on Plymouth's Peter Halmosi after reports claimed Hull have agreed a fee for the winger.