Sheffield United will attempt to sign former Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle forward Paul Gallagher from Blackburn Rovers should the deal to sign Ched Evans from Manchester City fall through.

Gallagher, 24 has spent the majority of last season on loan to Championship outfit Plymouth Argyle, where he managed 13 goals in 40 appearances for the Pilgrims; one of those was during the 2-2 home draw with Sheffield United.

It is believed that the Blades will try and sign the Scottish forward for £800,000 should attempts to bring in Ched Evans from Manchester City fall through.