Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing 28-year-old Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer next year.

Gustavo Hamer has done quite well for Sheffield United, and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League. Leeds United have unsuccessfully tried to sign the player in the past as well. They are expected to make their move in January, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

According to a report by Football Insider, Sheffield United will block any potential departure for the midfielder. The Brazilian-born midfielder has been outstanding for the club, and losing him in January would be a devastating blow. Sheffield United have made a poor start to the season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They cannot hope to do that without their key players.

Pete O’Rourke suggested, “There’ll definitely always be interest in somebody like Hamer. Obviously, thinks haven’t worked out for Sheffield United so far this season. Whether Leeds would be willing to spend the big money that Sheffield United would demand for Hamer that remains to be seen. I’m not too sure.

“I don’t think a move will happen in January for Hamer, I think there’s more of a possibility that it happens in the summer because he’ll have just one year left on his contract. Sheffield United will know obviously if they don’t win promotion, they’re going to have a real fight on their hands to keep hold of Hamer as well.

“So I think there’s more possibility that they could be open to selling them in the next summer transfer window. Otherwise they could risk losing them on a free in 2027, which wouldn’t be good business sense for them at all. So yeah, he’s somebody that Leeds have looked at in the past. I don’t think he’s top of their priority list right now. There’s probably other players ahead of him, but if he doesn’t move in January, I’m sure there’ll be clubs looking at him next summer for sure.”

Hamer would improve Leeds United

Gustavo Hamer produced ten goals and eight assists in all competitions last season. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him. It would be a major step up for him at this stage of his career. He will look to compete at the highest level, and moving to the Premier League would be ideal.

The Dutch midfielder is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to try out a new challenge. He will be attracted to the idea of joining Leeds United. Meanwhile, the Whites have made a mediocre start to the Premier League campaign, and they will look to survive in the top flight.

The Whites will not want to drop back down to the EFL Championship. It would be ideal for them to improve the team during the January transfer window. The 28-year-old midfielder will certainly help them improve if they manage to get the deal done. It will be interesting to see if they come forward with a proposal for the player in the coming weeks.