“Ticks a lot of boxes” – Sheffield United weigh up move for League One defender: The verdict

Sheffield United are weighing up a summer move for MK Dons defender Harry Darling, as per a report from Wales Online. 

The Blades are set to face competition from a higher division though, with Brighton & Hove Albion also credited with an interest in the 22-year-old.

Emerging as one of the brightest stars in League One last season, Darling featured 41 times in the centre of the Buckinghamshire club’s defence, developing at a rapid rate next to the experienced Dean Lewington.

Darling joined MK Dons from Cambridge United halfway during the 2020-21 campaign, hitting excellent heights with the Dons since then.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Sheffield United’s interest in the exciting MK Dons defender…

Billy Mulley 

Harry Darling would be an excellent addition anywhere within the Championship, with the young defender possessing the ability in the here and now, and the incredibly high ceiling to justify a second tier move.

Dominating his aerial and defensive duels, he has also proven to be a real threat when attacking set-pieces during the 2021/22 campaign, netting seven league goals.

An excellent ball carrier, Darling has great levels of technical ability, and can often be found marauding down the pitch with the ball at his feet.

He also plays with a very good level of maturity, showing intelligence all over the pitch.

Darling is someone who ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to Sheffield United, and he would provide the Blades’ defence with a more youthful option with an eye on the future.

Adam Jones 

This would be a much-needed signing for the Blades with Paul Heckingbottom needing to address his centre-back area.

Scoring 10 goals in all competitions last term, Darling is not only a