All associated with Sheffield United are still very much on a high after the club romped to the Sky Bet League One title.

Te new season cannot come quick enough for the Blades as they find themselves back in the seccnd tier of English football after a lengthy absence.

Chris Wilder has wasted no time in strengthening his side for next season as he has already brought in Nathan Thomas, Enda Stevens and of course the much talked about return of former Blades hero Ched Evans.

The Blades will no doubt be looking for more than just surviving next season but to do this, Wilder must continue to strengthen his squad throughout the close season as he prepares to tackle what will be a considerable step up in class.

This article is going to take a look at TWO players Wilder could potentially poach from north of the border this summer...

 

James Tavernier 

The Sheffield United side that romped to the Sky Bet League One title last year mainly operated a 5-3-2 system, of which wing backs where an integral piece of the puzzle.

One wing-back that would be a perfect fit into that system is the Rangers man James Tavernier.

Tavernier is a very attacking full-back who's pace and athleticism allows him to get up and down the pitch with ease for the full 90 minutes, the 25-year-old is very good on the ball, has excellent dribbling ability and is also widely renowned as a set-piece specialist.

Tavernier has just completed his second season with Scottish Giants Rangers, throughout that time he has notched up close to 80 appearances for the club, scoring a remarkable 17 goals in the process from his starting birth at right back.

The former Newcastle United trainee is no stranger to South Yorkshire after spending time on loan with both Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United in the past. His most successful spell coming with The Millers as he played an integral role in Steve Evans' side gaining promotion to The Championship.

 

Liam Boyce

Goalscorers fit seamlessly into any side, and in Liam Boyce, the Blades could have a very dangerous frontman on their hands should they chose to take a dip into the Scottish market this summer.

The Northern Ireland international has been setting the Scottish top flight alight throughout the past few seasons, scoring a remarkable 48 goals in 99 appearances for Ross County.

Prior to his arrival in Scotland, Boyce had two spells with Irish side Cliftonville split up with a brief spell with Werder Bremen II.

In total for Cliftonville, Boyce made 150 appearances for the club, netting 74 goals.

It is clear Boyce has the natural instinct of a deadly striker, the only doubt that remains is...Can he make the step up to The Championship?