Exclusive Sheffield United transfer move for former £7m Chris Wilder target whose goals downed Wednesday.
Sheffield United are interested in signing Preston North End striker Emil Riis Jakobsen during the January transfer window, according to The Star. Jakobsen recently helped Sheffield Wednesday defeat their rivals. The 26-year-old Danish forward is out of contract with Deepdale in the summer and has seven goals this season. The Blades are looking to add more attacking options to their squad for the second half of the season, and Riis increased his chances with a close-range brace in North End’s 3-1 win over United’s city rivals Wednesday at the weekend, one of which took advantage of an error by Owls custodian James Beadle.United’s recruitment team have compiled a list of targets for when the window officially opens on Wednesday, with Riis’ name just one inked on it.
Jamie Hoyland, United’s top scout, has previously linked with Deepdale, while Blades manager Chris Wilder has previously liked Riis, made a bid for the striker in 2022 that was reportedly worth approximately £7 million but was turned down by Preston. Paul Heckingbottom, Wilder’s predecessor who is currently in charge at Deepdale, would be eager to keep Riis, but his contract position makes him susceptible.
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