Sheffield United along with Middlesbrough, Bristol City, Norwich City and Coventry City are all in the hunt for Colchester United defender Marc Tierney.

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Tierney, 24 has also turned out for Oldham Athletic, Carlisle United and Shrewsbury and source informs us that a host of Npower Championship clubs, including the Blades have made an interest into the left full-back.

The Blades have already lost out on defender Elliott Ward who joined Norwich City two days ago following his release from Coventry City.