Hammond, 32 is expected to complete a loan move to Bramall Lane in time for their away trip to Port Vale this Saturday, according to ClubCall. It is also believed that the deal could turn permanent once the transfer window re-opens in January.
The midfielder was out of contract in the summer, but signed a new deal with the top flight club, but it now appears that he has fallen out of favour with boss Claudio Ranieri with Nigel Adkins, whom he played under at Southampton, is favourite to sign the Fox.