Sheffield United have been handed a major boost in their bid to bring Ben Davies to Bramall Lane this summer.

What's the talk?

That's according to a report by The Sheffield Star, who claim that the Liverpool centre-back is high on Slavisa Jokanovic's list of transfer targets in the summer window, while the 25-year-old is extremely keen on the idea of securing a move to the Blades.

The report goes on to relay the comments of the United boss following his side's opening day defeat to Birmingham City, with the 52-year-old appearing very much open to adding a number of new signings to his squad before transfer deadline day.

He said: "We are making plans. But I am really thinking about my people and trying to help everyone here become better about what we do - myself included. Of course, though, there is a plan and we are still working [towards that]."

Jokanovic will be buzzing

With both Kean Bryan and Phil Jagielka having left the club upon the expiry of their contracts at Bramall Lane at the end of last season, and Jokanovic having so far failed to replace either player with a new face this summer, the news that Davies is eager to link up with the Serbian's side is sure to have left the 52-year-old buzzing.

While Davies is yet to make an appearance for Liverpool since joining the Reds in a rather unusual transfer earlier this year, the defender proved in his time with Preston North End that he is an extremely capable player in the second tier of English football.

Indeed, over his 19 Championship appearances for the Lilywhites last season, the £2.7m-rated man helped his side keep six clean sheets, as well as making an average of 1.4 interceptions, 1.2 tackles, 4.3 clearances and winning 4.9 duels per game.

These returns saw the player Jurgen Klopped dubbed a "leader" earn a highly impressive average SofaScore match rating of 6.99, ranking him as the club's second-best performer in the league.

As such, taking into account just how short United are of options in the centre of defence, as well as Davies' fine displays with Preston, it would appear highly advisable for Jokanovic to do all he can to get a deal over the line for the centre-back this summer, as the potential transfer would seem to suit all parties involved.

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