Sheffield United, as of now, will only have one first team goalkeeper under contract next season. That player is Ivo Grbic. The Croatian was brought to Bramall Lane in the January transfer window from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of £2 million.
Sheffield United made a decision to bring in a new number one in the winter transfer window, but the performances of Ivo Grbic have been less than convincing.
Latest Sheffield United signing Ivo Grbic has recently opened up about the “stressful” negotiation period he endured before the move became official. Grbic, 28, had enjoyed serving as Atletico Madrid’s back-up goalkeeper for the last two years, behind one of the world’s best shot-stopper’s Jan Oblak.
It’s evident that Ivo Grbic’s beginning at Sheffield United since joining in January hasn’t been the most optimistic. The Croatian goalkeeper, brought in by Chris Wilder as the club’s new number one, endured a tough debut, conceding five goals against Brighton after being thrust into action unexpectedly.
Sheffield United are reportedly making an attempt to sign 33-year-old goalkeeper Ivo Grbic from Atletico Madrid. According to the Croatian media, sportske, the Blades are offering £2 million for the goalkeeper in the current transfer window.
Atletico Madrid are planning on selling back-up goalkeeper Ivo Grbic to the Premier League this January before his contract expires, and already have a replacement lined-up.
Atletico Madrid might be on the hunt for a new goalkeeper soon, if talks for Ivo Grbic to leave are successful. The Croatian international could be in line for a return to his native country.