' Sheffield United: Blades ask for Brayford price '

Monday 30th June 2014.

http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-ut ... -1-6700683

Sheffield United have consolidated their interest in John Brayford, The Star understands, by asking Cardiff City how much it would cost the sign the former Derby County full-back.

Although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Nigel Clough’s counterpart at the Championship club, is set to review Brayford’s situation when City report for pre-season training this week, the defender still faces an uncertain future after being allowed to join United on loan last term.

United, who are also interested in Barnsley’s Chris O’Grady, have made a centre-forward and defender their top prorities in the transfer market following a busy summer which has seen the likes of Marc McNulty, Andy Butler and James Wallace arrive at Bramall Lane.

United have been given little encouragement in their pursuit of Brayford, but their decision not to withdraw from the running altogether suggests there is a slim possibility of brokering a deal.

Clough enjoys a close working relationship with 26-year-old Brayford, having signed him for Burton Albion before resurrecting their partnership during the his reign at the iPro Stadium.

Brayford subsequently joined City in a £1.5 million move two months before Clough parted company with County in September. Speaking after making the first of 20 appearances for United, Brayford dmitted Clough’s presence had convinced him to reject an approach from AFC Bournemouth and drop into League One.

“As soon as I heard Nigel wanted me to come to Sheffield United it was out of the question that I’d knock him back,” Brayford said. “He’s been a massive influence and was the person who gave me an opportunity in the game during his time in charge of Burton. I was never going to turn him down because it was important to say ‘thanks’.”

“I had opportunities to go to teams a division above and, I’m not going to lie, if it had been anyone else asking me to go into League One then I’d have had to give it a lot of thought,” Brayford added. “But it wasn’t. It was Nigel who asked me. Not only is this a chance to play for him again, it’s also at what I’d call a proper, traditional club.”

Although United are not believed to have tabled an official offer for Brayford, they have asked to be kept abreast of any developments regarding his situation despite Solskjaer’s assertion that he remains “part of our football club”.

After only 139 minutes of football at City, Brayford is likely to become impatient should he once again be handed a peripheral role.

I was pm by some Sheffield fans and they were told City wanted £1 mill, but I honestly dont know so I said I had not heard how much?

How much did we pay for him?

Be disappointed if we sold him. Kev is too old for a full season as first choice, KTC is shit, Conolly is back up. Brayford proved he could be a leader for Sheff Utd and deserves a chance at a better level.

Think we have to keep hold of him should be our first choice next season with kev as back up. Get rid of KTC soon as possibleas he is useless.

Why are we comparing KTC's performances in the Premier League against those of Brayford in League One?

That said, I'd keep Brayford.

I think Ole will have a good look this week at all players , by the end he`ll know if he wants to keep them and also whether they want to stay and fight for a starting place

Maybe ole wants Fabio as his main right back

Difficult one but there's no way we should sell him at a £1m loss, if ole thinks that ktc is better then give him to them on loan again and they can pay a big fee too. Hopefully he'll be used, I do like his style.

Agree we should keep him give the boy a chance

KEEP HIM HERE.

Agree we should keep him give the boy a chance