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Sheffield United 'eyeing' reunion with Southampton-linked defender Anel Ahmedhodžić Sheffield United have been credited with interest in a popular ex-Blade Sheffield United are reportedly eyeing a reunion with ex-Blades defender Anel Ahmedhodžić. The 27-year-old spent three years in South Yorkshire, making 114 appearances and proving popular with the Bramall Lane faithful. He left in the summer of 2025, sealing a move to Dutch heavyweights Feyenoord and putting pen to paper on a four-year deal. However, after just one year in the Eredivisie, there is talk of a potential move back to England for the former Bosnia & Herzegovina international. Sheffield United credited with interest in ex-Blade According to The Star, Sheffield United are considering a move to sign the 6ft 5in centre-back for a second time. Ahmedhodžić is said to be open to a move back to the club, potentially giving Sheffield United a major advantage in a transfer tussle. This could be important, as reporter Fabrizio Romano has credited Sheffield United’s Championship rivals Southampton with interest. Posting on X, Romano said: “Southampton are among clubs keen on defender Anel Ahmedhodžić who could leave this summer. Saints made initial contact with more clubs keen.” Sheffield United’s transfer hunt Ahmedhodžić would be a statement signing for the Blades, who have not been quite as active on the recruitment front as fans have wanted them to be. They have been strongly linked with former Sheffield United loan star Harry Souttar, but the pursuit of the Leicester City man has been a tricky one. Reports have indicated Wrexham are hoping to tie up a deal for the defender, which could force Sheffield United to look elsewhere. Ahmedhodžić, like Souttar, is a player well-known to Blades boss Chris Wilder and would fit the club’s style. Sheffield United are due to kick off their Championship campaign later today (August 15), hosting Birmingham City for a 5:30pm showdown at Bramall Lane.