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title: "Sheffield United: Middlesbrough open talks with Oliver Burke"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sheffield-united-middlesbrough-open-talks-with-oliver-burke/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2021-08-28T06:40:01Z"
modified: "2021-08-28T06:40:01Z"
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# Sheffield United: Middlesbrough open talks with Oliver Burke

**Middlesbrough have reportedly opened talks with Sheffield United winger Oliver Burke over a summer move to the club.**

### The Lowdown: Burke struggles at Blades

The Scotland international has struggled to make an impression at Bramall Lane, [scoring and assisting just once apiece](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/244303/History/Oliver-Burke) in the Premier League last season.

The Blades are thought to be willing to listen to offers for Burke this summer and he may not be without suitors.

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### The Latest: Middlesbrough move for winger

According to [*Football Insider’s Boro source*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/middlesbrough-open-talks-to-sign-sheffield-united-star-burke/), ‘discussions are underway’ between Middlesbrough and United over a move to the fellow Championship club.

Nottingham Forest, West Brom, Celtic and RB Leipzig are also thought to be interested in signing the 24-year-old, who has [won 13 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-burke/profil/spieler/341317) for his country.

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### The Verdict: Time to move on

Burke is a talented attacking player but he has been a disappointing signing for the Blades, so it makes sense for him to move on this summer.

The Scot still has [two years remaining](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-burke/profil/spieler/341317) on his current deal, meaning United could receive a hefty fee for his services, with [*Transfermarkt*](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-burke/profil/spieler/341317) valuing him at £5.4million.

Admittedly, selling Burke to another Championship team could help strengthen a rival, but Slavisa Jokanovic doesn’t appear to see a future for him at Bramall Lane, so there is little point keeping hold of a depreciating asset.

***In other news, another Sheffield United player is set for an exit this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/sheffield-united-transfer-rumours/sheffield-united-max-lowe-set-for-nottingham-forest-move/).***