Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer has said he will continue to give his full commitment to the club amid uncertainty over his future, while manager Chris Wilder used the team’s trip to Germany to underline his attachment to the Blades. The comments matter because United are preparing for a Championship season in which decisions over key players and the manager’s longer-term plans could shape the club’s rebuild.

Hamer’s future has attracted transfer speculation, but he indicated he would not create difficulties for the club and remains focused on pre-season preparations. Wilder, speaking during the visit ahead of the friendly against VfL Bochum, was emotional about the occasion and suggested he wants to remain central to Sheffield United’s progress, while acknowledging the need for the squad to develop.