Sheffield United have been linked with a deadline day loan move for Coventry City defender Liam Kitching. The news comes as Wrexham expect to complete the signing of Blades midfielder Callum O'Hare, a development that has prompted a response from the Welsh club's assistant manager.
What is the situation with Liam Kitching?
According to the Coventry Telegraph, Sheffield United have emerged as a possible destination for Kitching on the final day of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old centre-back has found himself down the pecking order at Coventry following the arrival of three new defenders this summer. Kitching, who was signed by the Sky Blues for a then-club record £4.5 million in 2023, captained the side in a Carabao Cup win last week but is yet to feature in the Premier League this season.
Coventry manager Frank Lampard has acknowledged that players could leave before Tuesday night's 11pm deadline. "If it’s best for them and best for the club, then it’s possible," Lampard said. Sources in South Yorkshire have confirmed the Blades' interest in the Harrogate-born defender, who formed a regular partnership with Bobby Thomas in the Championship.
How has Wrexham responded to Chris Wilder's comments?
Wrexham assistant manager Steve Parkin responded to Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder's remarks about their transfer activity. Parkin addressed Wilder's comments about Wrexham being "in for half the division" and using a "blanket bombing" approach late in the window. "I did read that. Me and Chris go a long way back and he's no different to any other manager," Parkin told reporters.
Parkin suggested Wilder's reaction was natural when facing the potential loss of key players. "If it looks as though key players are going to leave your football club, the natural thing is to be upset and I'm sure that was his reaction," he said. The assistant manager added that he looks forward to meeting Wilder for a beer to discuss the matter further. Wrexham expect to sign O'Hare having already recruited Joe Worrall from Burnley earlier on deadline day.
What other transfer activity is happening?
The BBC's deadline day coverage noted several other moves involving clubs across the divisions. Luton Town signed Ipswich Town winger Tudor Mendel on a loan deal until January, while Wimbledon brought in young Brighton defender Freddie Simmonds on a season-long loan. In League Two, Swindon Town re-signed midfielder Danny Butterworth on a five-month contract and signed forward Antwoine Hackford from AFC Wimbledon.
West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo joined French side RC Lens on a season-long loan. The 26-year-old Frenchman made 54 appearances for West Ham but has not featured this season following the club's relegation to the Championship. Northampton made their 13th signing of the summer with free agent winger Owen Dale arriving on a 12-month deal.
Sheffield United's current squad, which you can view on our squad page, may see further changes before the window closes. The club's next fixture is against Millwall on Saturday, a match you can find details for on our fixtures page.
