sheffield united Supporters are already dreaming of an immediate return to the Premier League, with Chris Wilder-trained Blades currently just outside the Premier League’s top two championship.

Clearly the hard work isn’t done yet, with a good portion of the season still remaining, but Wilder has previously managed a dramatic promotion to the top flight with the South Yorkshire side.

Even if the fiery 57-year-old does not occupy Bramall Lane, United have tasted similar glory with Paul Heckingbottom plotting his own promotion campaign in 2022/23.

Of course, United subsequently dropped straight back into the second tier, but James McCarty remains to this day a positive loan signing from a forgettable previous season.

McCarty’s time at Sheffield United

Now struggling on the fringes of Manchester City and pushing for another move away, McCarty must have felt like he had a temporary refuge in South Yorkshire as he called the Blades home for two years.

In fact, his heroics during his first loan spell at the club made him an instant fan favourite, Nine goals and three assists Leading his team in the league to the promised land of the Premier League.

Despite his team finishing bottom of the table following promotion, he continued to stand out and reaffirmed his status as a beloved star. Three goals and three assists Before returning to the Etihad Stadium, he hopes Guardiola’s side can finally have his moment.

But things didn’t work out that way, despite McCarty’s rise to the spotlight among United’s promotion rivals. Leeds Unitedthere will be no such homecoming deal this January that would bring him back to the Blades for a third time.

Instead, promotion chasers have set their sights on another promising Premier League youngster similar to McCarty, who himself is already making waves in the demanding second tier.

Sheffield United could be looking to bring in the next McCarty

According to the report daily mail online Earlier this week, the Blades hoped they could strike gold by signing another top-flight starlet, signing Lewis Koumas, who is currently on loan at Stoke City.

Even as the Staffordshire side endure a turbulent period with managerial sackings, Koomas remains a bright spark for the Potters and the 19-year-old is gathering strength Four goals and two assists A total of 29 outings.

As well as emulating each other in the youth teams putting up some astounding statistics for their respective parent clubs, Koumas hopes he can be as influential as the 22-year-old was at Bramall Lane in 2022 , with the goal of coaching his new lenders to upgrade.

After all, Koumas has been brilliant when he’s been pushed into the deep end during his short adult career, with the teenager scoring on his Liverpool senior debut with a shot that put Southampton The goalkeeper was caught off guard, leading then manager Jurgen Klopp to label his contribution as “Wonderful” The whole crowd at Anfield gave him a standing ovation.

Kumas is also capable of playing football the entire midfield Even as a capable striker, he would be a valuable move to help fill the void in an injury-stricken United side, with Gustavo Hamer the main absentee in midfield.

Wilder is confident his side can reach those automatic promotion spots – regardless of these injury issues – and any deal done through the gates is sure to not hurt their chances.

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