‘This would be a good signing’ – Sheffield United eye Scottish Premiership ace: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

According to the Edinburgh Evening News, Shefield United are interested in defender Josh Doig.

The young defender is currently on the books at Hibernian, but could come south of the border if the Blades are successful.

Would he be a good signing? Some of our writers take a look…

Chris Gallagher

This would be a good signing for the Blades.

Firstly, you have to say with Rhys Norrington-Davies and Enda Stevens at the club, it’s not an area of the pitch that desperately needs strengthening. So, some might rightly wonder if the funds the Blades have should be used elsewhere.

However, in terms of Doig as a player, it would clearly be a coup for the Blades. The 20-year-old has shown in the past two years that he is a promising youngster who has the ability to go and play at a high level, which is evident by the fact he has been linked with Arsenal and Leeds among others in the past. So, in that sense, he’s the exact type of player Sheffield United should be targeting, as he is ready to make an impact but has the potential to get even better and his value will rise.

Ultimately, if a deal for Doig can get done it would be smart business, but Heckingbottom would need to make a few tough decisions as he reshapes the squad as a result.

George Dagless

I think this could be a solid signing for Sheffield United.

He’s been linked with some top clubs in the past so he is clearly a talented boy and I think the Blades are wise to be trying to add to their squad and future proofing it.

Paul Heckingbottom is a very good manager