With Leeds United home and dry, and Burnley joining them, the third team will be decided very soon.
Either Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United or Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland will make a return to the Premier League in what is set to be a blockbuster final.
The Whites already have an advantage with a head start on transfers, as Kalvin Phillips could rejoin Leeds.
This will give Daniel Farke and Scott Parker the potential advantage of remaining in the top flight, as no doubt whoever comes up will have to match Leeds’ £100m transfer kitty.
But there is a way where Wilder can actually benefit Leeds even more ahead of the new season.
Chris Wilder can help Leeds United land £16.2m star
Normally, the Sheffield United boss plays the villain in Leeds fans’ eyes, and it comes as no surprise after this season.
Wilder played mind games throughout the last campaign on Farke’s team, but it was Leeds who prevailed.
Although the Whites faithful will be glad to see Wilder and his Blades side suffer another season in the Championship, extraordinarily, they might actually have to cheer for them on Saturday afternoon.
This comes after a report by Dynamo Kiev UA, who claim Sunderland are showing their interest in Leeds target Vladyslav Vanat.
The Mackams are looking to join the host of clubs interested in the Ukrainian who is firmly on Farke’s radar, but Wilder can put a stop to Sunderland’s interest.
It seems that with several top flight clubs interested, he would only prefer a move to the Premier League as opposed to the Championship.
This means that if Sheffield United beat Sunderland in the playoff final, Vanat will consider Leeds over Sunderland, so it gives every reason why fans should consider the support of the Blades instead.
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Leeds have more reason to be cautious with Sunderland’s strategy
You might be thinking, surely Vanat will be more convinced by Leeds’ project, but it won’t be as smooth sailing with Sunderland now interested.
Le Bris’ side have been battling all season long and have shown respect to Leeds, whereas Wilder was jealous of Leeds’ promotion.
It will be a tight contest, no doubt, but if Sunderland win, it can cause more problems due to another factor that could go against the Whites.
The Mackams’ project has been known to incorporate young players into their squad, and with Le Bris at the helm, it could entice Vanat to join.
After seeing the developments with the likes of Chris Rigg, Wilson Isidor, and more, Sunderland have become a haven for young players, and it could be the perfect landing spot for Vanat, so Wilder could be the saviour for Leeds in bizarre fashion.
