Sheffield United is making moves in their fight against relegation as they prepare to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Ivo Grbic. The Blades, who are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table, are hoping the addition of Grbic will provide some much-needed reinforcement. With only seven points separating them from safety, Sheffield United is pushing for a late surge to avoid being relegated back to the Championship.
Grbic to Join Sheffield United
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Ivo Grbic will be making the switch to Bramall Lane. The 28-year-old goalkeeper is set to leave Atletico Madrid after the club recently acquired Romanian shot stopper Horatiu Moldovan from Rapid Bucharest. Grbic's move to Sheffield United comes as part of a busy January transfer window for Atleti, who are also set to sign Moise Kean and Arthur Vermeeren from Juventus and Royal Antwerp.
A Struggle for Minutes at Atletico
Grbic joined Atletico Madrid from Lokomotiva in 2020 but found himself playing second fiddle to Jan Oblak, Diego Simeone's No. 1 goalkeeper. As a result, he went on loan to Lille in the following year, where he made 29 appearances. However, upon his return to Atletico in 2022, Grbic once again became the understudy to Oblak. With just 14 appearances under his belt during his time in Madrid and no appearances this season, Grbic is eager for a fresh start at Sheffield United.
Sheffield United's Defensive Struggles
Sheffield United's poor defensive record has been a major factor in their struggles this season. The club has conceded the most goals out of any other Premier League team, having picked up the ball from their own net a total of 51 times in 21 matches. The addition of Grbic is seen as a step towards shoring up their defense and improving their chances of survival in the top flight.
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How does the Premier League determine its winner?
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Premier League is a top-tier English football league. It’s also one of most popular and highly competitive domestic leagues. The English Football League operates on a promotion and demotion system. There are 20 teams in the Premier League. The teams compete every year, each playing 38 matches at home and away. Typically the season lasts from August to May. The Premier League is known for its high-quality football, international array of star players, and significant global following.
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- Petr Čech set a remarkable defensive record during the 2004-2005 season with 24 clean sheets, the most by a goalkeeper in a single Premier League season.
- Ryan Giggs holds the distinction of scoring in 21 consecutive Premier League seasons, marking consistency seldom seen in such a demanding league.
- In the 1995–96 season, Manchester United achieved the largest title-winning margin, finishing 18 points clear of the second-placed team.
- The 2018–19 season saw Manchester City accumulate a staggering 100 points, setting the record for the highest total in Premier League history.
- Durability is exemplified by Gareth Barry who made an impressive 653 Premier League appearances, the highest number to date.
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