Sheffield United linked with Motherwell left-back Emmanuel Longelo

Emmanuel Longelo, the English and DR Congo defender at Motherwell, has been linked with a move to Sheffield United in the Championship.

The 25-year-old left-back has started all 13 of Motherwell’s Scottish Premiership matches this season, contributing one assist. He has also made six appearances in Conference League qualifying, scoring once and providing one assist.

Longelo joined Motherwell from Birmingham in July 2025 in a deal reported at €150,000. His performances have since seen his market value rise to €1.5m, while his contract with the Scottish Premiership club runs until 31 May 2027.

A move to Sheffield United would represent a return to England for the London-born defender, who developed at West Ham before progressing through Birmingham’s first team and spending part of the 2024-25 season on loan at Cambridge United.

There is no indication that an agreement has been reached, and the reported interest comes with Longelo still under contract at Motherwell. He has made 20 appearances across all competitions this season, with two goals and two assists, and remains a regular member of the club’s starting line-up.