Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has given an unusually open update on Gustavo Hamer’s future, indicating that a transfer away from Bramall Lane appears increasingly likely. The possible departure would be significant because Hamer has been one of the Blades’ most influential players, leaving the club to consider how it would replace his creativity and output.

Wilder’s comments suggest that discussions over Hamer’s future are progressing, although the report does not confirm a completed deal or identify final terms. Hamer, a midfielder who joined Sheffield United from Coventry City in 2023, has attracted transfer interest before; any exit would form part of the club’s wider squad-planning decisions.