Burnley and Southampton have moved ahead of Sheffield United in the race for Anel Ahmedhodžić, with the 27-year-old defender now the subject of fresh transfer gossip after his move to Feyenoord last summer.
The Bosnian was only on the move last summer when he joined Feyenoord from Sheffield United, but his situation is already back in the spotlight. Reports now suggest that Burnley and Southampton are leading the chase, while Sheffield United are trying to keep themselves in the conversation for a player valued at £4m.
The race is still open
This is not a completed deal, and that matters. Transfer stories at this stage are about positioning as much as agreement, and Burnley and Southampton appear to have moved ahead in that battle. For Sheffield United, the connection is obvious: Ahmedhodžić only left the club last summer, so there is still a clear link to a player they know well.
For the player, the key question is whether a return to English football is now the more realistic option. Burnley and Southampton both look to have established themselves ahead of Sheffield United in the contest, but the report frames this as an active race rather than a done deal.
What happens next?
With Ahmedhodžić reportedly rated at £4m, this is the kind of market that can move quickly once interest hardens into formal steps. For now, the important detail is simple: Burnley and Southampton are ahead, Sheffield United are chasing, and the defender's future remains one to watch closely.
