Ross Stewart is searching for a new club following his release from Southampton, making him available on a free transfer. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is being encouraged to quickly pursue a deal for the 29-year-old striker. Stewart is six-feet-two-inches tall, a characteristic that aligns with the type of focal-point forward Wilder prefers. He had previously joined Southampton from Sunderland in a deal that could have potentially reached £12 million. His time at Southampton was hampered by injuries, which presents a risk, but the potential reward of signing the Scottish international, who has 3 caps for his country, is viewed as outweighing this concern. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he made 25 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €2.50m, and Celtic has also been linked with the forward.