Sheffield United in talks with striker Bamford

Patrick Bamford has not played competitively since 3 May

Sheffield United are in talks with former Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford.

BBC Radio Sheffield understands that the Blades are looking to sign the 32-year-old on a short-term deal until January.

Chris Wilder's men are in the Championship relegation zone after losing 11 of their opening 15 league matches and are the division's lowest scorers with just 11.

Bamford, who won one cap for England in 2021, was released by Leeds in August after scoring 56 goals in 192 league games for the Whites.

In April, Wilder said he had "no issue" with Bamford after the player was filmed leading Whites fans in a derogatory chant against the Sheffield United manager when Leeds celebrated promotion to the Premier League.

The Blades visit Steel City rivals Sheffield Wednesday in their next competitive game on Sunday, 23 November.