Sheffield United remain in talks over a loan deal for Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri and are pushing to sign Cameron Archer permanently from Aston Villa as they plot double transfer swoop

Sheffield United remain in talks over a loan deal for Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri.

Pellistri has featured as a substitute for Erik ten Hag’s side in their first two Premier League games of the season.

The Uruguay international is seen as an exciting prospect and Sheffield United feel that he would be a useful addition to their squad.

In addition, Sheffield United are looking to sign Cameron Archer from Aston Villa. 

The 21-year-old is also the subject of interest from Southampton. 

Sheffield United are still in talks over a loan deal for Manchester United’s Facundo Pellistri

The Blades are also looking to bring in Aston Villa’s Cameron Archer on a permanent deal

Pellistri joined Manchester United in 2020 and had two spells on loan at Alaves.

He has been capped by Uruguay on 12 occasions and featured at the World Cup in Qatar last year.

Archer is a product of Aston Villa’s academy and has played 14 senior games for the club, scoring four goals. He has had loans at Solihull Moors, Preston and Middlesbrough.

He was part of the squad as England Under-21s won the European Championship for that age group this year. 

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom is looking to add to his side’s attacking options