Sheffield United has severed connections with Short Circuit Science ahead of their proposed takeover of Sheffield Wednesday.

According to City AM, the Blades have terminated their deal with the consultancy business founded by James Bord, who has been designated the favored bidder to acquire their fierce local rivals.

COH Sports, the new owners of Bramall Lane, got Short Circuit on board to assist with player recruiting during the past summer transfer window.

The corporation also assisted in the selection of Ruben Selles as manager following Chris Wilder’s departure after the play-off final loss to Sunderland in May.

The advisory firm was particularly known for using data analytics and artificial intelligence to influence recruitment decisions.

Sheffield United suspended relations with Short Circuit amid Sheffield Wednesday’s takeover.

Sheffield United have reportedly ended their connection with Short Circuit, with co-owner Bord expected to become Hillsborough’s next owner.

It is thought that the contract was ended by mutual consent, which means that both parties were willing to walk away from their arrangement.

Bord is likely to buy Sheffield Wednesday, with his consortium awaiting EFL approval before completing the transaction.

Short Circuit’s association with Sheffield United was contentious previous to their attempts to acquire their bitter rivals late last year.

The Blades’ summer signings under Selles were a fiasco, with the Spanish coach managing only five league games before being fired, with his team losing on each occasion.

Wilder has since returned to Bramall Lane, and he has overseen a turnaround in form, giving the team hope of competing for another play-off spot.

Sheffield United are 16th in the Championship table, nine points behind the top six, and Sheffield Wednesday are 32 points from safety, languishing at the bottom of the second level.

Short Circuit couldn’t keep working with Sheffield United.

If Bord’s attempt to buy Sheffield Wednesday is successful, and there are no immediate doubts that it will be, this had to happen.

The former poker player cannot have a professional relationship with Sheffield United while also owning the Owls; the fans would not tolerate it.

It would also imply a conflict of interest, which the EFL may not approve of, so this is undoubtedly just a formality to get this transaction approved.

It is most likely a hint that Sheffield Wednesday is one step closer to official ownership change.