Sheffield United will be harbouring hopes of a promotion challenge again this season after a pretty strong start to the campaign.

They'll be more than aware that things can change after they tailed off last year but it does look as though they are a bit stronger this time around.

Certainly, then, if they are still in touch with the title race come the January transfer window, they'll be looking to add to their side and it looks as though Chris Wilder is already eyeing some players.

As per Alan Biggs on Twitter, Shane Long and Jermain Defoe are both apparently on his radar ahead of the winter window opening:

Certainly, both would be intriguing and potentially impressive signings - though it is hard to see at the moment Defoe in particular dropping down given his likely wage demands.

And so, with that said, we're taking a look at how Blades fans are reacting to the news on Twitter...