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Rhian Brewster reached the play-offs with Sheffield United last season(Image: James Gill - Danehouse)

Liverpool have missed out on a handy cash windfall after former player Rhian Brewster departed Sheffield United.

The forward signed for Derby County on a free transfer earlier this week after failing to agree to a new contract with the Blades ahead of another season in the Championship.

Brewster has signed a two-year contract with the Rams and departed Bramall Lane after featuring 42 times for Sheffield United last season, as the side fell in the Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium.



The 25-year-old scored just nine goals in 119 appearances for the Yorkshire side and joins a Derby squad that have already signed strikers in Carlton Morris and Patrick Agyemang from Luton Town and Charlotte FC in recent weeks.

The striker was offered fresh terms by United, who he joined in 2020, but has instead chosen to make a move to the Midlands.

And as a result Liverpool have missed out on the opportunity to rake in some cash.

When Brewster joined Sheffield United in a £23.5million deal, the Reds ensured they were protected in the even the forward found success.

Liverpool inserted the ability to see Brewster to return to Merseyside for £40m should they be persuaded his performances warranted the fee.

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And the Reds also ensured a a 15 per cent sell on-clause was in place but with Brewster leaving Sheffield United for free, that has unfortunately not paid off.

Hopefully, I can show that this year.

Rhian Brewster left Liverpool for £23.5m(Image: Getty Images)

“I know Ben Osborn from being at Sheffield United and also Kane Wilson through playing with England at youth level.