Sheffield United: Blades boss cracks a joke about Giovani Lo Celso

Four months ago, when his team's preparations for the new Premier League season began in earnest with a friendly against Real Betis, Chris Wilder was looking forward to watching one of Europe's most coveted players in action at The Algarve Stadium.

Giovani Lo Celso had attracted interest from across the continent following an impressive campaign in La Liga. But when the bidding war started, and the numbers involved became astronomical, the Spaniards withdrew him from their meeting with Sheffield United. It denied Wilder the opportunity to assess the midfielder at close quarters although his squad, who went on to win 1-0, probably breathed a sigh of relief.

Tomorrow, having eventually joined Tottenham Hotspur in a £55m deal, the midfielder is being touted to start their Premier League meeting with the visitors from South Yorkshire.