Oliver Arblaster of Sheffield United is reportedly open to a move to Brighton & Hove Albion for more than £20 million.
Over the past year, a number of academy graduates have been recruited by Bramall Lane, but Arblaster has stood out as the best of the bunch.
Under Chris Wilder, he rose to prominence and even donned the captain’s armband during a Premier League match. The midfielder remained a Blade at the deadline, despite reports during the summer of Premier League interest in him.
However, it appears Sheffield United could have their resolve tested in January. According to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, Brighton have made Arblaster a top target.
The Seagulls are believed to be plotting a January swoop, with an offer said to be likely. Losing Arblaster would be a significant blow for Sheffield United, although the report claims he is no rush to leave the club.
The 20-year-old has been at Sheffield United since the age of six and first tasted senior football on loan at non-league outfit Bradford (Park Avenue).
He stepped up to League One for his next loan move, which took him to Port Vale. The midfielder stood up to the challenges of the EFL and shone, earning a recall and subsequent breakthrough at Bramall Lane.
This season, he has started all four of Sheffield United’s league fixtures and scored twice.
