Sheffield United fans name their price for Gus Hamer after hearing Leeds United want to sign him

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Leeds United could be eyeing a raid of Sheffield United this summer, with Gustavo Hamer a long-term target for the Whites.

Gus Hamer has been on Leeds United’s radar for a long while now, having been keen to sign the versatile midfielder last summer and during his spell at Coventry City as well.

Leeds could now revive a move after Sheffield United’s failure to gain promotion via the play-offs but Everton have also added Hamer to their shortlist among other Premier League sides.

Chris Wilder has provided an update on Hamer but his contract situation and PSR pressure could make a sale inevitable, but other departures can’t be ruled out.

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Gus Hamer’s price tag according to Sheffield United fans

Leeds fans are buzzing with the Hamer links and it’s fair to say Sheffield United chiefs are concerned about losing Hamer, but it may all come down to the cost.

If Leeds can agree a price with the Blades, he could be playing Premier League football once again. That’s despite coming so close during Saturday’s play-off final against Sunderland.

However, Blades fans do not want to lose him for cheap. They have named their price. One Sheffield United fan said: “30 million and they can have him.”

Another stated: “Gibbs White went for 40m after a good year in championship. There’s your marker.”

Others aren’t too enamoured with his current fitness levels. One said: “I’d take £30-£40m and buy a player who can run for 90 minutes.”

Including the above, some were perhaps a little more realistic about what to expect in the summer with less power in negotiations after failing to go up. Another shared similar thoughts: “Hopefully he stays and wins promotion with us , 🙏 if not it’s got to be big money 30m plus

“but I think will want to stay if blades get more quality players in to get more goals , got to go 4 4 2 next season every game , Campbell needs a good partnerships someone who can score.”

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Gus Hamer’s career stats amid Leeds United interest

Enzo Maresca believed Hamer was the best player in the Championship while he was managing Leicester City against Coventry. The playmaker won the Championship Player of the Season award this year as well.

The 27-year-old would upgrade a crucial area of Leeds’ team under Daniel Farke. However, the price has to be right. He turns 28 this month and is entering the final two years of his deal.

Therefore, Leeds should be able to secure his services for much cheaper than the prices being bandied around by Blades fans.

He cost £15 million two years ago and is older now, meaning the amount needed to make a PSR profit on Hamer is not significant and perhaps opens up an opportunity for a reasonable deal to be struck.