Sheffield United player makes transfer revelation

Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham has admitted he was considering the possibility of making an exit from Bramall Lane last summer after the arrival of Robin Olsen, speaking candidly to the Sheffield Star.

The ex-Rangers shot-stopper and Michael Verrips were both given the opportunity to make their mark after the sale of Aaron Ramsdale, with the Blades managing to negotiate a £30m deal for the England international’s services.

Whilst Verrips struggled, Foderingham performed admirably and it previously looked as though he was going to take up a starting spot for this season with United struggling to get deals over the line.

However, a flurry of late activity included the arrival of AS Roma loanee Olsen, with the Swedish international previously looking set to remain at Bramall Lane for the entirety of the 2021/22 campaign.

However, an injury sustained on international duty ruled him out of action in November and this is when Foderingham stepped up, proving to be a reliable figure between the sticks once again and has established himself as one of the second-tier side’s most important players now with Adam Davies remaining behind him in the pecking order and Olsen opting to make the switch to Aston Villa.

But it hasn’t all been plain sailing for the Englishman, revealing that he was considering a move away after falling down to second choice in the pecking order following Olsen’s arrival.

He said: “It never crossed my mind (to go) until the start of the season when Robin came in and Aaron left. But all you can do is make sure you are ready.

“Every goalkeeper understands the position and the role. It can be a lonely position at times. You know in the back of your mind that only one of you is going to get in.

“You