Sheffield United are in the hunt for new centre-backs this summer as they look to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.

Jack O'Connell is a guaranteed starter in Chris Wilder's line-up but he likes to play with three central defenders so he needs to add fresh faces to his squad this summer.

It looks like the Blades are closing in on the capture of John Egan with a move from Brentford to Sheffield United looking increasingly likely.

But is Egan going to be the defender Sheffield United need going forward? Here, FLW shines a spotlight on his 2017/18 campaign at Brentford and assesses whether he would be a good catch.

Egan played 33 games for the Bees last season in the Championship, contributing with two goals and an assist, which shows that he is a threat from set-pieces.

The 25-year-old is a physical presence in defence and is not often beaten in the air, as seen by his stats.

The Republic of Ireland international wins 4.2 aerial duels per game and makes 6.4 clearances in each match, which is impressive numbers for a relatively young centre-half.

The former Sunderland and Gillingham defender is still improving and learning his trade but he is one of the most underrated defenders in the division.

Egan made the step up from League One to the Championship with aplomb and is very rarely troubled by the opposition strikers.

Slotting in alongside O'Connell and perhaps one more new signing, Egan could be a very astute signing for the Blades.