“Can’t ask for more” – Sheffield United verdict emerges on final AFC Bournemouth, Daniel Jebbison deal
Chris Wilder has been there, seen it and done it as far as promotion to the Premier League with his boyhood club is concerned, but the task facing the experienced boss this time around is far more complex amid ongoing takeover frustrations.
United confirmed the departure of the experienced Ollie Norwood, Wes Foderingham, Chris Basham, Max Lowe and George Baldock prior to the conclusion of last season, with other players such as Vinicius Souza – now a Fulham target – Anel Ahmedhodzic and Anis Slimane among others also reportedly being allowed to leave the club throughout the summer window.
The financial restrictions placed on the Blades at the minute have also led to further confirmed and potential departures, but in one way, United could eventually benefit from one of those decisions.
Sheffield United “couldn’t ask for much more” out of Daniel Jebbison, Bournemouth deal
The 21-year-old was offered fresh terms by the club following the conclusion of last season via the publication of their ‘Retained/Released’ list, but since then, the club announced at the official start date of 2024/25 that Jebbison “rejected United’s latest sizeable offer” and became a free agent alongside Oli McBurnie and John Egan, whilst Ben Osborn’s well-documented move to Derby County was confirmed.
Jebbison has shown bursts of quality in red and white since making his debut for the club in 2021 against Crystal Palace, before going on to become the youngest-ever match-winner in the Premier League with his goal against Everton on his full United bow.
The former England youth international would then only net once in 24 Championship appearances across two seasons, which also proved to be the match-winner in a cagey affair against Hull City in January 2023, as the Blades eventually secured promotion back to the Premier League whilst reaching the FA Cup semi-finals.
Last season proved to be one of personal frustration for the Canadian-born attacker, with CEO Stephen Bettis revealing in March that Jebbison had suffered a blood clot as well as injuries, as he was sidelined for the entire season as United came rock-bottom of the top flight with a whimper.
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