Sheffield United are facing a significant transfer deadline-day decision after Callum O’Hare’s departure, with the club’s owners under pressure to show they can protect the team’s competitiveness. The concern is that losing another important attacking player without an adequate replacement would weaken Chris Wilder’s squad and undermine hopes of challenging for promotion.

Wrexham had made a bid for the 28-year-old O’Hare, who had scored twice in five appearances this season and can play across attacking roles. United had already lost Gus Hamer and Andre Brooks during the window, while financial pressure following the end of parachute payments has shaped their transfer business; the English window closes at 23:00 BST.