Sheffield United have completed a second summer signing by bringing in left-back Yasser Larouci before their trip to Portugal today.
The Blades fly out this evening to their pre-season camp in Portugal and have already got Anis Slimane on the plane.
And according to Alan Nixon, United have also completed the signing of Larouci today and he too was included in the travelling party to Europe.
Larouci has been brought in following a relegatio with Troyes last season. He was free to leave following that dip to Ligue 2 and United have made their move quickly.
With Enda Stevens having been let go and Rhys Norrington-Davies still not back from injury, a left-sided player was key for Paul Heckingbottom this window.
Formely of Liverpool, Larouci will be seen as a coup for Heckingbottom and United.
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The signings of Slimane and now Larouci represent good business for United and a complete shift in policy from the last time we went up.
Gone are the days of splashing £20m on one player. The Blades are now looking for value in the European market and Larouci very much ticks the boxes of what Heckingbottom wants.
Cover at left-back was needed this summer and Larouci will bring that. Max Lowe likely has the shirt for now but competition is a good thing and Larouci will bring a different dynamic.
With Benie Traore also set to be signed, things are coming along nicely for United right now. One or two more additions, and Iliman Ndiaye staying put, and we will be ready to go come August.