Wrexham lodged a late bid for Sheffield United midfielder Callum O'Hare as Phil Parkinson seeks another attacking signing before the transfer deadline. Blades manager Chris Wilder criticised Wrexham's approach and confirmed the offer is being considered by club executives.
Wrexham made a reported £6.5m bid for Sheffield United midfielder Callum O'Hare as they chase another attacker before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder confirmed the bid and said the offer is with chief executive Steve Bettis and the club's owners.
Wilder accused Wrexham of making multiple late approaches across the division, calling it 'blanket bombing' in that position.
# What happened Wrexham have submitted a late transfer offer for Sheffield United midfielder Callum O'Hare, a move made as Phil Parkinson looks to add one more attacking option before Tuesday night's deadline. The bid is reported to be around 6.5 million.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder confirmed the approach at a press conference. He said the offer is with club chief executive Steve Bettis and the owners, and that the decision will be handled by those people.
# Why it matters Wrexham are pushing to strengthen their squad as they pursue promotion ambitions. Making a late offer for a player who is part of another club's first-team plans draws attention because it can force difficult choices for the selling club and unsettle squad depth late in the window.
For Sheffield United, O'Hare is considered an important member of Wilder's squad. He still has two years remaining on his contract at Bramall Lane, so any transfer would be a negotiated decision rather than an immediate certainty.
# The managers' positions Wilder acknowledged O'Hare is a good player and said he would personally prefer the midfielder to stay. He also used the situation to criticise Wrexham's transfer methods, saying: "I think Wrexham are in for half of the division as well... maybe a bit of blanket bombing in that position and see what comes up." Wilder stressed he was not making a formal criticism of the club's right to operate in the market.
Parkinson and Wrexham have already completed several signings this window and are seeking one more attacking player before the deadline. The club's ownership, backed by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been linked to multiple targets in recent weeks.
# What comes next The reported bid is now with Sheffield United decision-makers. If the owners and executives decide the offer meets their valuation and the player is willing, negotiations could proceed. Wilder made clear that any change in circumstances would alter the situation.
This is not the first time Wilder has publicly commented on Wrexham. He previously critiqued their remarks after watching Wrexham play and questioned characterisations of that match.
# Bottom line
Wrexham have made their move as they look to bring in a new attacking midfielder before the Tuesday nights deadline. The post Wrexham make £6.5m bid for Sheffield United star in attacking midfielder hunt appeared first on The72 - Football League News .
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