Sheffield United are keen on luring forward Callum O’Hare to Bramall Lane this summer after his departure from Coventry City, The Star understands. O’Hare, 26, is a free agent after his five-year stay with the Sky Blues came to an end at the end of last season.
O’Hare was a fan favourite in the Midlands and scored one of City’s goals in their epic FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United, which saw Mark Robins’ side denied a dramatic winner by a marginal VAR decision against the eventual champions. O’Hare, a close friend of former Coventry teammate and current Blades star Gus Hamer, announced his decision to leave City at the expiry of his deal earlier this summer, with Robins admitting the player wanted to assess his options.
On his social media page, O’Hare bid Coventry fans farewell with the words, “Thank you for everything.” welcoming me right away when I walked through the door and providing me with some of the most memorable experiences of my life. I appreciate the unique bond we created and the way you sing my song at every game. Above all, I want to thank you for being who you are. #PUSB.
O’Hare has been linked with sides including West Ham and Leicester City so far this summer, with United’s Championship rivals Burnley also reportedly weighing up a move. It’s understood that O’Hare would be keen on a move to Bramall Lane ahead of their push for an instant return to the Premier League after relegation last season.
Boss Chris Wilder had hoped to make a quick start in the transfer window ahead of the new season but that progress has been delayed by the ongoing takeover process at Bramall Lane. The Blades play their first game in pre-season this weekend, away at York City, with their first Championship game at Preston North End taking place less than four weeks later.
Senior officials at the club are hopeful that a deal for former Norwich City defender Sam McCallum could be finalized ahead of the Blades’ historic first-ever visit to the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Wilder’s sole preseason addition to yet is former Leeds midfielder Jamie Shackleton.
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