Jordan Ayew Set for Sheffield United Debut Against Wolverhampton

Jordan Ayew is in line to pull on a Sheffield United shirt for the first time on Sunday, with Chris Wilder confirming the new signing will feature against Wolverhampton Wanderers (12:00 BST).

The Ghana forward arrived as a free agent on Tuesday and was rushed straight into the matchday squad that evening, taking a place on the bench against Blackburn Rovers. He did not get on the pitch, but his manager has no doubts about his readiness.

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

Ayew’s arrival offers badly needed depth to an injury-hit squad that is being pushed to its limits.

Hamza Choudhury lasted only 58 minutes in the win over Rovers before being withdrawn, with Wilder putting the change down to fatigue rather than a fresh problem. Even so, the Bangladesh international is unlikely to be wrapped in cotton wool.

With options stretched, Wilder admitted players are being asked to go to the well again.

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

So Ayew steps into a team running on fumes, but still fighting. His debut, when it comes, will not be a gentle introduction.