For now, there's still a fine way to get your football fix, with Football Manager 2020 currently allowing people to play for free. For a bit of fun, we simulated five years to the day into the future, and had a look at where every player from Sheffield United's last matchday squad is now.
1. GK: Dean Henderson - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Oh, this is not good. FM predicts Man Utd will recall Deano for next season, and then it him on the bench for the next four years! He's had a decent first season with Wolves, since making his £12.5m escape. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) Photo: Nigel Roddis
2. RWB: George Baldock - Brentford
Now 32-years-old, Baldock has dropped down a division and is pushing for promotion with the Bees. The Blades moved him on to accommodate the rather exotic signing of Argentine ace Renzo Savaria from Porto. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Mason
3. CB: Chris Basham - Reading
In real life, he's arguably been the Blades' star player this season. On FM, he's now in the twilight of his career with the Royals, who somehow managed to sign him for just £6k in 2022. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Photo: Ross Kinnaird
4. CB: Jack O'Connell - Norwich City
After a stunning 2020/21 campaign, Everton spent £20 million to bring him to Goodison Park. A brief sojourn to Southampton followed, and he's now the main man at Pal Dardai's Norwich. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote