Sheffield United are close to sealing a £2.2million deal for Anis Ben Slimane this summer.

The Blades are looking to secure the 22-year-old midfielder from Brondby ahead of the new Premier League season.

Per The Mail, the Danish-born Tunisian was a key target for the newly promoted Premier League club.

Given Sheffield United do not have the financial might of some other Premier League teams, they must be creative with their signings.

Another who could get a chance to stake a claim for their Premier League squad is ex-Bournemouth center-back Chris Francis, who is training with the team.