Sheffield United star to follow Gustavo Hamer as Premier League clubs circle Chris Wilder favourite

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Gustavo Hamer isn’t the only player destined to exit Sheffield United this summer, as EFL Analysis can reveal which Premier League clubs are circling another Chris Wilder favourite.

Sheffield United were cruelly beaten in the Championship play-off final by Sunderland on Saturday, with reality now setting in for Chris Wilder and his players.

With another campaign of second-tier football on the horizon for the Blades, multiple players could leave the club.

Gustavo Hamer is being admired by Premier League sides after his stunning campaign, in which he won the Championship Player of the Year award.

The 27-year-old deserves to ply his trade in England’s top flight, with Leeds United showing the most interest, and he isn’t the only one being courted by teams in the division above.

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Everton, Bournemouth, Fulham and Leeds United have watched Vinicius Souza

Brazilian midfielder Vinicius Souza was excellent in Wilder’s engine room as Sheffield United secured a third-place finish in the Championship.

A ball-winning machine alongside Sydie Peck, the 25-year-old showcased his class as a defensive screen in front of Anel Ahmedhodzic and Jack Robinson.

Now, after impressing in the second tier, EFL Analysis understands that the defensive midfielder has lots of interest from Spain, Italy and Germany.

We can also reveal that Premier League clubs Everton, Bournemouth, Fulham and Leeds United have all ‘watched’ Souza’s performances this term.

AC Milan were linked with the Brazilian powerhouse last summer but weren’t prepared to meet United’s £30 million asking price, and Fulham also saw a £15 million bid rejected, as per London World.

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Sheffield United are interested in Jack Rudoni

To lose Souza would be a body blow to Wilder, who is a huge fan of the midfielder, but it isn’t all bad news for the Blades.

We revealed that Sheffield United are interested in Coventry City’s Jack Rudoni as a potential replacement for Hamer this summer.

United are joined by Southampton and Leicester City in the race to land his signature, and he’s someone supporters can be excited by.

The 23-year-old amassed nine goals and 12 assists in 43 league appearances for Frank Lampard’s men last term, becoming one of the Championship’s most proficient attacking midfielders.

A transfer for Rudoni, who lost in the play-off semi-final against Sunderland, would signify their intent to win automatic promotion in 2025/26.