Fer could make a Premier League return with Sheffield United, a year after he was relegated with Swansea City.
The Sheffield United manager, Chris Wilder, wants to fly in the former Swansea City midfielder, Leroy Fer, for talks over a free transfer move to Bramall Lane, according to the Sun.
The newspaper claims Sheffield United have already approached Fer, who is back in his native Netherlands discussing a move to Feyenoord.
The 29-year-old is said to have visited Feyenoord’s ground over the weekend to ‘sort out final details’ ahead of a return to his first club.
But the chance to play Premier League football once again with Sheffield United could bring Fer back to Britain, where he previously played for – and was relegated with – Norwich City, Queens Park Rangers and Swansea.
Sheffield United are reported to be closing in on a deal to sign the Nottingham Forest midfielder, Ben Osborn (the Post), and Fer would further strengthen Wilder’s options in the centre of the park.
The Blades, who released Paul Coutts at the end of last season, only have Oliver Norwood, John Fleck and John Lundstram left as specialist central midfield options at first-team level.
Fer’s former Swansea teammate, Oli McBurnie, has also been linked with a move to Sheffield United.
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