Sheffield United could not finalise a move for Joe Worrall before Monday’s deadline, after FLW had revealed that the player from Burnley was a target. The 29-year-old will remain at Turf Moor until at least the summer. Jimmy, a Sheffield United fan pundit from the Blades Ramble podcast, expressed hope that the club will attempt to sign Joe Worrall again in the summer. Jimmy stated that he loves Worrall as a defender and that Worrall is a leader, strong, determined, and a very Sheffield United type player. He added it would not surprise him if the club made an attempt to sign him in the summer. The pundit also said he would love for Worrall to play for the team, but is not surprised the transfer did not happen in January. A deal may be difficult if Burnley are relegated, as the clubs could be promotion rivals.

According to Football League World, Burnley's Joe Worrall has become a target for Sheffield United late in the transfer window, as the club seeks to improve its defence before the 7pm deadline. Football League World understands that the basis for a potential deal would be a loan. This type of move is possible because United recently made loan spots available. Sources have informed Football League World that Sheffield United faces significant competition from an undisclosed number of clubs to complete a deal. The 29-year-old English central defender, who moved to Burnley from Nottingham Forest in 2024, may depart in the coming hours because his playing time has been limited this season, having made only one start in six appearances. Worrall's contract with Burnley is set to expire in June 2028, and he has been capped three times for England U21. His current Transfermarkt market value is €4.00m.