Jordan Ayew Set to Debut for Sheffield United Against Wolves

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 international arrived as a free agent on Tuesday, was rushed straight onto the bench for the evening clash with Blackburn Rovers, and has wasted no time convincing his new manager.

"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 durability is a major selling point for a squad stretched to its limits. Wilder’s options are thin, and the veteran forward’s readiness offers an immediate boost as United try to piece together some momentum.

That strain was obvious in midweek. Midfielder Hamza Choudhury lasted only 58 minutes against Rovers before being withdrawn, a change Wilder put down to fatigue rather than fresh injury. Even so, the manager knows he can ill afford to be without the Bangladesh international for long.

With bodies already missing, Choudhury is still expected to play a part 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 held together by tape and resilience. On Sunday, United won’t just be unveiling a new forward; they’ll be leaning on him.