Sheffield United will step up their bid to bring in several players on loan following the return of Simon Walton to parent club Plymouth. Walton arrived in the summer for a season-long loan under former Blades manager Kevin Blackwell, but the 22-year-old damaged cruciate knee ligaments during his first pre-season friendly at Mansfield and the two clubs have agreed to cancel the arrangement. Blades chief executive Trevor Birch said: "The loan has been terminated and Simon is no longer with us following talks with Plymouth." The transfer window for loan signings opens this week and with manager Gary Speed already confirming that he wants to bring in at least one new player on loan, Walton's departure frees up another potential slot.
Source: PA
Source: PA