KYLE Naughton's �5m pricetag is fuelling a spending spree by Sheffield United who are banking on their young right-back to balance the books. Officially, he is not for sale, but the 20-year-old is regarded as such a guaranteed asset that United are gambling on paying �1.

KYLE Naughton's �5m pricetag is fuelling a spending spree by Sheffield United who are banking on their young right-back to balance the books. (Daily Mail)

Officially, he is not for sale, but the 20-year-old is regarded as such a guaranteed asset that United are gambling on paying �1.5m for Manchester City striker Ched Evans and another �1m on Watford pair Lee Williamson - already signed - and John-Joe O'Toole.

Aston Villa and Everton are leading the chase for Naughton.