Sheffield United connection pays off as ex-Blade joins Huddersfield Town after Burnley exit

The 33-year-old will spend the rest of the season in West Yorkshire, with fellow ex-United defender Leigh Bromby – now Town’s head of football operations and a player at Bramall Lane while Lowton was coming through the ranks – playing a key part in the deal.

“We’re really pleased to have Matt join us, and it’s an important signing for us to have completed early in the window,” Bromby said.

PL boss drops hint over plan for striker linked with Blades and rivals

“To bring in that level of experience gives our group a real boost both on and off the field, giving us depth with Ollie Turton currently sidelined.

“To have played at the top level for the majority of your career says so much about not only your ability but your approach to training and being a professional, and those are all qualities we’re hoping to benefit from until the end of the season.”

Egan shows value of promotion experience with message to Blades

Town boss Mark Fotheringham added: “Matt is an excellent addition to the group, and I’m really looking forward to working with him. He has an incredible amount of experience at the highest level of the game in this country, so he brings a real depth and reliability to what remains a relatively young group.

“He has already shown his professionalism and ability in the short time he’s been training with us, and I know he’s going to fit in perfectly with our existing group.”

Lowton, who played for United in their 2012 play-off final defeat to Huddersfield, will wear the No.38 shirt for Town.

Boss explains McBurnie and Lowe injury status ahead of Millwall trip