Journalist Richard Sutcliffe has claimed there is still “considerable interest” in Billy Sharp ahead of the window closing on the 31st January.
What’s he said?
Sharp has been under the microscope this month but it still isn’t entirely clear whether he’ll be leaving Bramall Lane.
The Sheffield United forward has most publically taken the interest of Leeds who are in search for a new striker this January.
Sunderland are another side to have considered the possibility of bringing him to the club on loan but it’s apparent that the 33-year-old wants to stay with the Blades.
In a Q&A on The Athletic, one fan asked Sutcliffe if Sharp could still go to Leeds. His response was the following:
“Chris Wilder wants to keep him but he also says the decision has to be Billy’s. There is considerable interest in him from the Championship but starting tonight may just make Billy even more determined to stay.”
Sharp hanging around
Wilder handed just a second Premier League start of the season to Sharp on Tuesday evening, indicating that he’s more than happy to give him an opportunity when the chance presents itself.
The fact it came against Manchester City should also be of huge encouragement for the rest of the campaign, particularly if he has desires of staying and fighting for his place.
Before the Blades’ encounter with Arsenal last week, Wilder claimed that he’d had another talk with the striker about interest in him. However, the decision ultimately lies at the feet of Sharp in terms of leaving.
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Following his appearance in midweek, the chances of moving elsewhere surely drop off. After all, the only reason he’d really have to leave his boyhood club would be because of a lack of football.
That being said, Sharp was substituted just before the hour mark after having little impact on the game.
Although his attitude is admirable, he failed to register a single shot. The opposition was Man City, however, so an element of slack can be afforded when assessing his performance.
Sharp’s fitness might not be what it was, but after featuring against such superior opposition, there is definitely hope for his future in red and white.
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