Sheffield United are reportedly closing in on the loan signing of Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane.
The Lowdown: Blades look for late summer business
The summer transfer window closes late on Tuesday night, with clubs up and down the country looking to do some business at the 11th hour.
The Blades have been linked with signing a number of players recently, but they now appear to be on the verge of officially completing a move for the Aston Villa midfielder.
The Latest: Hourihane set for Bramall Lane move
According to The Telegraph‘s Matt Law via Twitter, Hourihane is set to join Sheffield United on loan, with his medical taking place on Monday.
He claimed that the 30-year-old will be a ‘great signing’ for Slavisa Jokanovic’s side, having made some ‘huge contributions’ during his time at Villa, tweeting: “Conor Hourihane is close to joining Sheffield United on loan from Aston Villa with the player expected to have a medical today. Will be a great signing IMO. Hourihane has been such a great pro at Villa and made some huge contributions.”
Hourihane has scored 29 goals and registered 23 assists in 151 appearances for the Villains, not to mention winning 26 caps for Ireland.
The Verdict: Strong signing for Sheffield United
This could be an excellent signing for the Blades, with Hourihane a hugely experienced player at Championship level, playing 145 matches in the division and winning promotion from the second tier with Villa in 2019.
He could help steer Jokanovic’s side clear of the relegation zone following a hugely disappointing start to the season, bringing some much-needed quality to the squad.
Hopefully Law’s prediction regarding Hourihane’s impact at Bramall Lane will come true – his reputation as a stellar professional and his promotion-winning experience suggests that the journalist could be proven right.
In other news, Sheffield United are thought to be eyeing up a late-summer move for a defender. Find out who it is here.
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