Sheffield United were among the more active clubs during the January transfer window, with manager Chris Wilder working hard to reshape the squad during his third stint at Bramall Lane. The late additions of players such as Joe Rothwell and Kalvin Phillips underlined how productive the window was for the Blades, and one of the biggest positives was that the club managed to retain its most important players.
Gus Hamer is widely considered one of those key figures. Although the Dutch midfielder has not quite matched the exceptional form he showed last season—when he was voted the league’s standout player—his overall quality and influence still make him a vital part of the squad.
Because of that, there was a sense of relief among supporters and those connected to the club when Hamer remained at Sheffield United after the English transfer deadline passed at 7pm on Monday. However, his future may not be completely settled yet.
Reports have suggested that Trabzonspor are continuing to track Hamer’s situation, with journalist Ben Jacobs claiming that Sheffield United could be willing to let him leave for a fee of around £6 million. The reason a move is still possible is that the Turkish transfer window does not close until Friday, February 6, giving Trabzonspor time to finalise a deal if they decide to push ahead.
Turkey is not the only country where the window remains open either. Transfer windows in Greece and Serbia are also still active, meaning Hamer could theoretically move to a club in one of those leagues. That said, there have been no concrete links suggesting interest from teams in either country at this stage.
From Sheffield United’s perspective, the possibility of losing Hamer now would be a major concern. He has already begun to show signs of returning to his best form, as demonstrated in midweek against Oxford United, where his excellent assist for Chiedozie Ogbene took his tally to four assists in just three games. Performances like that highlight just how important he could be for the Blades in the coming months.
Even though Sheffield United currently sit eight points outside the play-off positions, Chris Wilder is likely to believe that closing that gap is still achievable, however difficult the task may be. In that context, allowing Hamer to leave midway through the season—especially when there would be no opportunity to replace him—would make little sense.
Only an exceptionally high offer would realistically change the club’s stance, and the figures being mentioned at present are unlikely to be enough to persuade Sheffield United to sell. With Hamer’s contract running until the summer of 2027, a potential departure in the summer transfer window appears far more reasonable than agreeing to a late sale to a Turkish club before Friday’s deadline.
