{"id":91885,"date":"2024-08-08T13:21:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T12:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jackarmy.net\/wp67\/?p=91885"},"modified":"2024-08-08T13:23:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T12:23:37","slug":"sheffield-united-rival-swans-in-free-agent-pursuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jackarmy.net\/wp67\/2024\/08\/08\/sheffield-united-rival-swans-in-free-agent-pursuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield United rival Swans in free agent pursuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sheffield United have reportedly entered the race for Swans target Tyrese Campbell according to the Sun&#8217;s Alan Nixon this afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>The former Stoke City forward is on the lookout for a new club after leaving the Bet365 Stadium earlier this summer and in theory would add Championship experience to Swansea&#8217;s frontline if a deal could be struck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty aligncenter\"><a id='oVzf9RL1QcdzyIkzv_rUbw' class='gie-single' href='http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2150430492' target='_blank' style='color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;'>Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'oVzf9RL1QcdzyIkzv_rUbw',sig:'D9hr73EPyuFhRVZJozbx4txG6DQ5Vmtd1FNnpH3KKL0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2150430492',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/div>\n<p>That is something that always seemed a challenge with Campbell recognised as an exciting target for many clubs at this level despite his struggles with injury; the fact he is available on a free transfer makes it a no brainer for many.<\/p>\n<p>His wages would certainly be on the higher side of Swansea&#8217;s budget but as always with free transfers this is offset by the lack of purchase fee, balanced out with a larger signing-on fee to encourage the player down to SA1.<\/p>\n<p>With the Blades now in the running along with West Brom and his old club Stoke, it seems a deal that might be too far away for the club and perhaps eyes should be looking elsewhere at other options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I know the player, most Championship coaches are going to be a big fan of the player,&#8221; Swans boss Luke Williams said after the 3-0 win against Rio Ave on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But he also has some very delicate circumstances at the moment that we need to be respectful of so I think it\u2019s best not to talk about that too much at the moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The transfer window still has over three weeks to go but with goals at Championship level at a premium in the Swans squad, it&#8217;s perhaps experience that is needed. But that often comes at a significant (and realistically unaffordable) cost.<\/p>\n<p>After losing Jerry Yates (perhaps losing a bit strong?), Jamie Paterson and Jamal Lowe this summer &#8211; all with plenty of goals to their record at this level in the past &#8211; it&#8217;s a versatile forward that is needed with Zan Vipotnik and Liam Cullen the only senior striker options at Williams&#8217; disposal.<\/p>\n<p>The Swans kick-off the campaign at Middlesbrough in less than 48 hours time, 12:30 on Sautrday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty aligncenter\"><a id='s4yRbZF4Ty56EeA5Imv98Q' class='gie-single' href='http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1173865342' target='_blank' style='color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;'>Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'s4yRbZF4Ty56EeA5Imv98Q',sig:'I_vRuTq9RpOtQTbOk2M1u1NaMCf7h6XHE7v-8vWNfig=',w:'594px',h:'395px',items:'1173865342',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sheffield United have reportedly entered the race for Swans target Tyrese Campbell according to the Sun&#8217;s Alan Nixon this afternoon. 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