For a bit of fun, we've used the latest edition of Football Manager to travel five years into the future, and taken a look at how Sheffield United' s side shapes up. This is how the management simulator predicts the Blades will be lining up in January 2026.
17. Sub 6: Will Hughes
The former Derby County prospect bounced around a few clubs before eventually joining United. He's honed his technical skills, and gets plenty of game time. Photo: George Wood
18. Sub 7: Nico Schulz
Signed on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund, he provides the Blades with some serious depth in the left full-back position. Photo: Martin Rose
19. Manager: Mark van Bommel
Chris Wilder was given the chop at the end of the 2020/21 season, and van Bommel has been there ever since - despite the club's toing and froing between divisions. Photo: MAURICE VAN STEEN