Derby County fans have all been saying the same thing after Ben Osborn was released by Sheffield United.
Born in Derby, Ben Osborn joined the Rams’ academy in 2002.
He was released after only one year and went onto join rivals Nottingham Forest, where he spent 16 years.
The midfielder made over 200 appearances for Forest before joining Sheffield United in 2019, helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
It was expected that the Blades would exercise the one-year extension option in Osborn’s contract, however he was instead a surprise name on their released list following their relegation.
The 29-year-old is now available on a free transfer and is likely to attract plenty of interest from the Championship.
Osborn’s versatility could be very handy to any potential suitor, having played at left-back, left midfield and central midfield during his career.
He has bags of experience in the EFL and could be a huge bargain for anyone interested in bringing him to the second tier.
Having grown up a Derby County fan, @Rams_Chat has now suggested the idea of bringing him back to Pride Park.
Supporters have reacted and are mostly pretty eager to sign Osborn this summer.
Derby County fans want Ben Osborn return
Ben Osborn would be a very pricey free transfer
Ben Osborn was said to be raking in around £20,000-per-week at Bramall Lane.
According to Salary Sport, Derby’s highest earner last year was Conor Hourihane, earning £12,000-per-week.
With the midfielder having departed Pride Park at the end of the season, Osborn would be earning comfortably over double than the rest of the Derby squad.
While Osborn would have surely had to accept a wage cut if he had been relegated with Sheffield United anyway, it may not be a worthwhile signing to be coughing up so much cash on a monthly basis for his signature.
It is likely to be down to the 29-year-old where he ends up though, because there is no doubt there will be plenty of Championship clubs competing for his free arrival.
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