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SUFC News: Blades in line for bonus cash windfall as transfer edges closer – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are set for a modest financial boost after learning they hold a residual stake in Ben Whiteman's impending £3 million transfer from Preston North End to Wrexham. The Blades had already collected the bulk of their sell-on fee when the midfielder left Bramall Lane for Preston in 2021, but sources at the club have confirmed a further "small bonus top-up" will be triggered once the Wrexham move is finalised, thanks to a sell-on clause written into that original deal.
Whiteman, 30, came through Sheffield United's academy having originally been a Manchester United trainee, and his exit from Preston has not been entirely smooth. Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom said the player forced the issue by pushing for a move, remarking "Ben knew there was a line I didn't want him to cross and unfortunately he has," adding he was "not bothered" as long as a replacement is found. Doncaster Rovers, who originally sold Whiteman to Preston and inserted their own sell-on clause into that chain, will also receive a payment once the Wrexham transfer is completed.
In short
- Ben Whiteman set for £3m move from Preston to Wrexham
- Sheffield United to get small bonus via old sell-on clause
- Doncaster Rovers also benefit from the same clause chain
Explained simply
Ben Whiteman is a midfielder who developed at Sheffield United after starting his career in Manchester United’s academy. In 2021, he left Sheffield United for Preston North End, where manager Paul Heckingbottom now says he wants a replacement before Whiteman departs.
Transfers can include clauses that give a former club a share of a later fee. Sheffield United received most of its sell-on payment when Whiteman joined Preston, but its deal also included a provision for a further, smaller payment if he moved on.
Doncaster Rovers, which sold Whiteman to Preston, also included a sell-on clause and is due a payment. These clauses mean clubs can benefit financially when a player is transferred again, even years after he has left.
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