Irishman and Ipswich Town centre-half Gareth McAuley is of interest of Blades gaffer Kevin Blackwell, say The Mirror...

McAuley, 29-years-old, consistently produced the goods at Ipswich Town last season, but with Roy Keane's plans seemingly not including the international defender, United are said to be pursuing an interest in the former Leicester man and are trying to 'push through' a loan-deal, according to The Mirror.

The S2 outfit are incredibly short in cover at the back with the departure of Leigh Bromby. Meanwhile, Jordan Stewart recently joined the persistently solid back-line.

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