According to sources at the club who spoke to Football Insider, West Ham United are prepared to act on their interest in Sheffield United left-back Harrison Burrows if El Hadji Malick Diouf leaves this summer. West Ham have identified Burrows as a clear target but are postponing any offer until there is more clarity on Diouf’s long-term future. Sources have also indicated that Sheffield United would want a significant profit on their previous £4million investment in the 24-year-old, and will attempt to set a price that deters West Ham from making a move.

Alan Nixon reported via Patreon on Sunday that West Ham are preparing an offer for Sheffield United's Harrison Burrows. It is said that a bid is being prepared and could be made within weeks. Their efforts to sign the Englishman could be accelerated if Diouf completes a transfer away this summer, following his elimination from the World Cup.

According to Football League World, recently-relegated West Ham are planning a move for Sheffield United's Harrison Burrows. Key decision-makers at the London club reportedly see the 24-year-old English left-back as an ideal replacement for El Hadji Malick Diouf, who is expected to leave. Diouf, a 21-year-old who joined from Slavia Prague for £19 million last summer, has attracted interest from Manchester United despite West Ham's relegation. Burrows, a former Peterborough United player, recorded nine goal contributions in the Championship last term. A potential transfer is considered achievable due to the financial situation at Sheffield United, who are expected to sanction sales to raise funds after a season that was their final year of receiving parachute payments. Burrows joined Sheffield United in July 2024 and his contract runs until 2028; his market value is €10.00m, according to Transfermarkt.