Sheffield United are interested in Southampton back-up defender James Bree as they look to sign a new right-back this summer following Jayden Bogle’s move to Leeds United, according to sources. world football league.
Bree arrived in January last year, with former Saints boss Nathan Jones signing him having previously worked with him at Luton Town.
He signed for a reported fee of £750,000, signing him at a cut-price price taking advantage of the fact that his contract was expiring at the end of the season.
However, the right-back only made 15 starts in all competitions last season and failed to secure a regular place in the team.
The arrival of Russell Martin has not changed his impact, with Kyle Walker-Peters the favourite ahead of the 26-year-old. This has limited Bree to very few appearances in the Championship this season.
Promotion to the top flight will only hamper Bree’s chances of playing even more now that the Saints have also signed Yukinara Sugawara.
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Although the report says the 26-year-old is ready to fight for his place at St. Mary’s in the Premier League next season, he may want to leave in search of regular playing time, likely at a Championship side such as Sheffield United. The Saints are also likely to make a decent profit.
