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David McGoldrick, previously of Sheffield United, has joined Derby County: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

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Conor Hourihane of Sheffield United replaces John Fleck: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Midfielder considers his next move

West Brom have announced the signing of long-time Sheffield United target John Swift

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Josh Doig of Hibernian has been watched by scouts from Sheffield United (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Call for action as targets emerge

Morgan Gibbs-White became a fans favourite at Sheffield United during his loan spell

'Once a Blade...' Gibbs-White's emotional goodbye message to United

Conor Hourihane of Sheffield United celebrates his goal against QPR.

Sheffield United loanee sends message to club after his stay comes to an end

Adam Davies is set for contract talks with Sheffield United: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Talks planned with international goalkeeper

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper during the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final, second leg match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Tuesday May 17, 2022. PA Photo.

Nottingham Forest boss hails goalkeeper after penalty shootout heroics

Sheffield United's Conor Hourihane is gearing up for a huge game against Fulham: David Klein / Sportimage

United midfielder remembers advice from a serial trophy winner

Sheffield United's Conor Hourihane celebrates his goal at QPR: David Klein / Sportimage

Midfielder indicates what might keep him at Bramall Lane

Morgan Gibbs-White of Sheffield United.

Blades pair managing ‘knocks’ ahead of Fulham clash as Baldock nears return

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, on the touchline at Bramall Lane: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Blades set to impose media blackout

Conor Hourihane of Sheffield United (photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images).

What Aston Villa’s Conor Hourihane said about making Blades switch permanent

Sheffield United will need Morgan Gibbs-White and Conor Hourihane to step up in the play-offs, if they get there, especially if Billy Sharp is ruled out: Alistair Langham / Sportimage

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Iliman Ndiaye of Sheffield United (R) scores their team's first goal past Jimmy Dunne and Murphy Mahoney of Queens Park Rangers during the Sky Bet Championship match in west London: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

The special routine that boosted goal hero Iliman Ndiaye

Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton applauds the fans after defeat to Sheffield United: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

QPR boss admits his side couldn't cope with United as he thanks fans

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom applauds the fans after victory over QPR: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

The 'simple' half-time team-talk that inspired Blades' vital win over QPR

lliman Ndiaye scores for Sheffield United: David Klein / Sportimage

Blades show their bottle at QPR and turn-up the heat on their rivals

Morgan Gibbs-White - and Sheffield United - endured a frustrating afternoon against Reading: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

Seemingly paralysed by fear, United are stunned by Reading

Conor Hourihane is on loan at Sheffield United from Aston Villa: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Why Hourihane was hailed by Irish boss after leaving Villa for Blades loan move

Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge featured twice for Norway: Darren Staples / Sportimage

How United's players performed during the international break

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom is a big admirer of Conor Hourihane: Darren Staples / Sportimage

Contract decision unlikely before the end of the season

Conor Hourihane in action for Sheffield United: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Midfielder admits to doubts about his future

Sheffield United's Connor Hourihane applauds supporters after beating Barnsley, before joining up with the Republic of Ireland squad: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

Hourihane envious of Blades pals after laughing off De Bruyne comparisons

Kyron Gordon is hugged by Paul Heckingbottom after Sheffield United's victory over Barnsley at Bramall Lane: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

The moment exciting United starlet proved that the team really does come first

Paul Heckingbottom manager of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship match at Coventry City: Ashley Crowden / Sportimage

Blades player ratings from sorry defeat at Coventry

Conor Hourihane returns against Coventry City today: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Coventry v Blades teams: Hourihane IN - Blades make TWO changes for City clash

Paul Heckingbottom has been brutally honest about the challenges facing his side: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Boss reveals the big threat to his team

Conor Hourihane is pushing himself through the pain barrier for Sheffield United: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

'We owe this player a huge debt of gratitude'

Oliver Norwood and his Sheffield United team mates have been following a revised schedule during training of late: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

United's unusual pre-match preparations

Conor Hourihane is on loan at Sheffield United from Aston Villa: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Midfielder hopes for a sign about his future

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom with midfielder John Fleck: Darren Staples / Sportimage

Hecky's new selection 'headache'

Former Swansea City striker Oli McBurnie started Sheffield United's game against Hull City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Our United starting eleven to face The Swans

Conor Hourihane, right, will face his former club Swansea City for Sheffield United this weekend: Alistair Langham / Sportimage

United midfielder hoping to exploit inside knowledge of Swansea ahead of game

Conor Hourihane of Sheffield United in action against Hull City: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

"Pleasure to play with" - United loan man heaps praise on teammate

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