Jordan Ayew Set for Sheffield United Debut Against Wolves

Jordan Ayew is in line for his Sheffield United debut on Sunday, with Chris Wilder confirming the new signing will be involved against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Ghana international arrived as a free agent on Tuesday and went straight into the matchday squad that evening, taking a place on the bench against Blackburn Rovers. Wilder wasted no time underlining why United moved quickly to bring the 32-year-old in.

"One of the attractions of signing Jordan, not just the level of his experience, his availability record is just incredible," the Blades boss said. "We are delighted physically where he's at and he will definitely be involved."

Ayew’s potential introduction comes at a time when Wilder is juggling a stretched and tired squad. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury, who has battled injuries this season, was withdrawn after 58 minutes against Rovers. Wilder put that change down to fatigue rather than a fresh setback, and the Bangladesh international is still expected to feature against Wolves.

"There's a few in an ideal world would be getting rested and maybe not starting, but that's the situation at the moment," Wilder admitted.

So Ayew steps into a dressing room running on fumes, but with minutes there for the taking. Wolves at midday on Sunday might be his first chance to change the rhythm of Sheffield United’s season.