Paul Heckingbottom makes admission about Sheffield United’s summer transfer window amid Sander Berge interest

After missing out on promotion last season despite making the play-offs, Sheffield United are keen to build on their previous campaign and return to the top flight this season. 

Paul Heckingbottom has been able to add a number of players to his side this season which he will be glad about but with the end of the transfer window next week, the boss is still having questions put to him over the future of Sander Berge and Max Lowe.

Both players have been linked with moves away from Bramall Lane throughout summer. Football League World brought you an exclusive report that Brighton are keen on signing the midfielder whilst Leeds United have also been linked, and Club Brugge have had a £12.5million bid rejected.

Furthermore, after a loan spell at Nottingham Forest last season, Max Lowe’s future has also looked in doubt.

However, Paul Heckingbottom feels as though at this stage in the transfer window, Sheffield United have to think carefully of the implications of any business they now do.

Talking to The Star, the Blades boss said: “I appreciate it’s a business. We should be making performance-related decisions as soon as possible, though, rather than just black and white spread sheet ones. What you leave yourself with is just as important as the money at times.

“We’ve had those conversations. About the point of the window and also the value of a replacement and competition at the top end. My job, the way I see it, is to protect the team.”

Whilst the manager has made his feelings about potential exits clear, with just over a week until the transfer deadline, it’s yet to be seen whether there will be any further departures from Bramall Lane.

The Verdict: 

You can completely understand where Paul Heckingbottom is coming from on