Sheffield United Deadline Day: Latest transfer news as Blades 'reject Sander Berge' approach

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has finally landed a new defender with just hours of the January transfer window left.
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The Blades have signed Brentford defender Charlie Goode on loan for the rest of the season, having previously missed out on numerous defensive targets.

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"We are delighted to bring in Charlie, he offers us good competition in an area of the pitch where we are a little light,” said Heckingbottom.

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Sander Berge of Sheffield United goes past Pelly Mpenzu of Luton Town: Simon Bellis / SportimageSander Berge of Sheffield United goes past Pelly Mpenzu of Luton Town: Simon Bellis / Sportimage
Sander Berge of Sheffield United goes past Pelly Mpenzu of Luton Town: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

"He has good experience, including at the top level, and will be comfortable in a number of positions across the back line, whether we play with three or four at the back."

Goode joins Adam Davies, who has arrived from Stoke City, as the second new face at Bramall Lane this month.

Elsewhere, Lys Mousset has joined Serie A side Salernitana on loan until the summer, when his Blades contract will expire.

Further business today – at Bramall Lane and across the Championship – could go right down to the wire, so stick with us throughout the day on our live blog for up-to-the-minute updates.

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Key Events

  • Sheffield United finally land defender as Charlie Goode signs
  • United lost Robin Olsen and replaced him with Adam Davies in the window
  • Lys Mousset makes move to Serie A

Newcastle making way for Dean Henderson?

Newcastle United have allowed goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to join Bournemouth on loan for the rest of the season, potentially paving the way for Dean Henderson’s arrival from Manchester United.

Woodman kept 21 league clean sheets on loan at Swansea City last term, earning him the Sky Bet Championship Golden Glove award.

Preston sign former Barnsley defender

Preston have signed centre-back Bambo Diaby until the end of the season after a successful trial.

The 24-year-old, formerly of Barnsley, has returned from a two-year ban after being found guilty of unintentionally breaching Football Association anti-doping regulations in November 2019.

Luton target Luke Freeman

The former Bristol City star has not featured for the Blades since September.

Domingos Quina is currently on loan at Fulham but has made just five appearances in all competitions this season.

Bournemouth target Nat Phillips

Bournemouth are trying to sign Liverpool defender Nat Phillips on loan for the rest of the season, The Athletic reports.

Phillips was believed to have been a target for Sheffield United earlier in the window.

Lys Mousset departure confirmed

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Ex-Blades loanee signs for Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town have completed the signing of goalkeeper Jamal Blackman on a short-term deal until end of May.

Blackman, 28, spent the 2017/18 season on loan at Bramall Lane. He made 33 appearances in all competitions, keeping 10 clean sheets.

The former Chelsea youngster was a free agent having most recently played for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.

Bournemouth set to miss out on Liverpool defender

AFC Bournemouth are expected to miss out on a loan move Liverpool defender Neco Williams, The Athletic reports.

Sheffield United have also been linked with moves for two more Reds defenders, Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams, but a deal is not expected to happen as things stand.

Blades’ promotion rivals set to snap up Premier League winger on loan

Wolves winger Ryan Giles could join Blackburn Rovers on loan today, the Express & Star reports.

Giles impressed on loan at Cardiff City during the first half of the season.

Defender reportedly undergoing medical

Brentford defender Charlie Goode is reportedly undergoing a medical with Sheffield United ahead of a loan move.

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