New Sheffield United boss Danny Wilson has made the first steps towards ingratiating himself towards the club's fans, hostile at the appointment of the ex-Sheffield Wednesday man - by making moves towards signing former Bramall Lane hero Michael Brown. Brown left Portsmouth at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract and has shown interest in returning to the place at which he spent his best years.
Although in strictly footballing terms, Brown would still be coveted by the majority of Championship clubs, he retains an affection for the South Yorkshire club and being a wealthy man following the signing of lucrative Premier League contracts for the last seven years, has no need to merely settle for the highest bidder. Wilson sees the need to get the fans "on board" and the return of a crowd idol such as the former Tottenham and Fulham midfielder would certainly galvanise support at a club that has seemed on the verge of implosion in recent times.
Brown's wage demands are not thought to be anywhere near the level that he was earning at Portsmouth, but he has insisted that he be made captain and a clause inserted in his contract that he plays every game if fit. Blades supremo Kevin McCabe is due to visit the club this week and at his meeting with Wilson, the signing will be discussed in further detail. However, should the move fall through, Bristol City and Nottingham Forest are waiting in the wings to sign the experienced schemer.
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