A major transfer story has broken as Sheffield United are reported to have submitted an eight million pound bid for central defender Bobby Thomas, with talks between the clubs now underway. This comes as manager Frank Lampard faces a defensive puzzle following a recent player sale and a string of key injuries. We have the latest details on Thomas’s contract and his on-field impact that makes him so valuable. In other news, Lampard also provided a comprehensive injury update on the squad ahead of the weekend’s match against Derby County. He gave specific timelines for the returns of Ben Sheaf, Josh Eccles, and Joel Latibeaudiere, and confirmed the availability of Ephron Mason-Clark.