Utd miss out

The 24-year-old winger joined Middlesbrough a few days ago from League One participants Colchester United. Yeates confesses that Middlesbrough sweetly attracted him and he made his mind-up almost straight away, as soon as Gareth Southgate lodged interest.

Kevin Blackwell, Gary Johnson (Bristol City) and Neil Warnock (Crystal Palace) all submitted serious interest in the midfielder. He began:

"Bristol City, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United were all interested. But once I heard that Middlesbrough were in touch then there was only one place I wanted to go.

"The gaffer (Gareth Southgate) made it very clear how much he wanted me and that was a great feeling."

Sheffield United will look elsewhere for talented players to improve the midfield. Andrew Surman seems to be fading out of the picture slightly despite the Saints being in a considerable amount of financial trouble. Meanwhile, Kyel Reid is expected to put pen to paper in the next few days, we understand he underwent a medical test not long ago.