Sheffield United could well be about to exploit clubs who are financially struggling. And to be fair why not?

Scott Hogan has been linked with the Blades a year or so after he signed for Aston Villa for £15 million.

Hogan could be one of many to leave Villa as they look to slash costs after missing out on promotion. 

And United could well be beneficiaries of keeping their house in order and working within their means under the shrewd Chris Wilder.

Wilder is a manager who will not overspend and stretch the club’s resources for a quick return. 

He has built and engineered a squad that is capable of competing despite the finances being lesser to those who have recently been relegated from the Premier League.

You could arguably put them in the same bracket as a team like Millwall in terms of their recruitment and how they conduct their transfer business.

It’s a good model to have and one that is far more sustainable than just being blasé about finances.

One that is far more satisfying too, than splashing out stupid money on two or three players who will then have a pressure on their head to deliver to show they are worth the money.

And with Financial Fair Play there is less risk of fines being incurred. 

If United are to compete again this season they need to keep the mentality and work rate that served them so well last campaign.

Add in one or two more to bolster the squad and Sheffield United will look one of the sharper blades in the Championship drawer.