Chris Wilder reveals Sheffield United January plans amid takeover situation | OneFootball

Sheffield United are the subject of a takeover that could impact their January transfer plans

Chris Wilder has indicated that Sheffield United are expecting a conservative January transfer window.

According to Andy Giddings, the 57-year-old has claimed that the Blades will look to make use of their two remaining loan spots in the first team squad.

Alfie Glichrist, Harry Souttar and Ismaila Coulibaly are currently at Bramall Lane on a temporary basis, taking up three of the possible five loan spots available to Championship clubs.

The winter market is set to open on 1 January, meaning clubs are working on their plans for any potential additions for the second half of the campaign already.

Sheffield United January transfer stance

Wilder has confirmed that it is likely to be a conservative January transfer period for the Yorkshire outfit.

This is despite confirmation from the Sheffield United manager that the takeover process is close to being complete, via Andy Giddings.

Supporters will be keen to see the uncertainty surrounding the ownership end, with Prince Abdullah looking to sell his stake in the club.

The Blades have been hampered in the transfer market in recent windows due to a lack of funds, but there is not set to be a massive immediate change to that status even if the ownership does change hands within the next couple of weeks.

While Wilder has suggested that those two loan spots may be used, there was no indication that any plans are in place to make any permanent deals.

He is also hoping to target experience amid the club’s push for promotion to the Premier League this season.

Sheffield United’s promotion ambition

Sheffield United currently lead the way at the top of the Championship table as we approach the halfway stage of the campaign.

Wilder’s side were deducted two points by the EFL before the season got underway, but have so far overcome that to lead the likes of Leeds United and Burnley.

Next up for the Blades is a trip to face Cardiff City on Saturday in a 3pm kick-off.

Ownership changes could take time to implement

The ownership may change hands very soon, but it could take some time before the real impact of their arrival is felt.

Just look at West Brom, who were taken over 12 months ago but were unable to really spend much in January, or even the following summer.

Being able to use up the two remaining loan spots will be helpful given how small the squad is at the moment.