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Sheffield United FC have been relegated to the EFL Championship after finishing bottom of the Premier League table last season.
The Blades were promoted to the Premier League during the 2019-20 season and finished ninth during their first season back in the top-flight. However, they failed to build on their impressive start and managed to win just seven league games this past campaign.
The South Yorkshire-based club have appointed former Watford FC and Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic to take them back to the English top-flight and he will be looking to add new faces to the squad before the start of next season.
Three signings who could help Sheffield United win the EFL Championship title next season.
#3 Michał Helik (Barnsley FC)
Defensive instability was one of the key reasons for Sheffield United's failure during the 2020-21 Premier League season. The Blades conceded 63 goals this past season, the second worst defensive record in the English top-division.
Signed from KS Cracovia in the summer transfer window of 2020, Michal Helik enjoyed a brilliant debut season with Barnsley. He helped the Tykes finish in the EFL Championship play-off positions and was awarded the Barnsley Player of the Season award.
The 25-year old defender made 45 league appearances during the 2020-21 season, registering 2.4 interceptions per game, along with 5.3 clearances and 1.8 tackles. Apart from his defensive contribution he also scored five goals at the other end of the pitch.
His club performances also caught the attention of Poland's national team manager Paulo Sousa and he was awarded his first international cap during the Eagles FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification game against Hungary in March this year.
#2 Joe Rothwell (Blackburn Rovers)
Blackburn Rovers' Joe Rothwell has been linked with Sheffield United in recent months to replace departed John Lundstram.
The Englishman is a technically strong player whose key strengths are his passing and dribbling skills. He played 39 Championship games this past season and averaged 1.3 dribbles and 27.5 passes per game. Apart from that he also contributed three goals and four assists.
The 26-year old's current contract with Blackburn is set to expire at the end of the 2021-22 season and Rovers may decide to cash in for him this summer as opposed to letting him leave on a free transfer next summer.
#1 Jonson Clarke-Harris (Peterborough United FC)
Sheffield United had the worst attacking record in the Premier League last campaign. The South Yorkshire club scored just 20 goals throughout the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Peterborough United striker Jonson Clarke-Harris has been linked with a move to Barmall Lane in recent months and could be the answer to the Blades' attacking woes.
The 27-year old scored 31 goals in 45 league games this past season, winning the Golden Boot in the process. He was awarded the EFL Player of the Season accolade for his performances and was also included in the Team of the Season.
