The former Bury boss promised that a new striker would arrive at Bramall Lane before the Blades visit to Coventry City on Boxing Day.
Dean Sturridge: Could He Be Our Hero?
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Dean Sturridge has signed for United on a three month loan but is also believed to be a view to a permanent deal.
The former Leicester City and Derby County attacker scored for Wolves at Bramall Lane in April 2003 in that dramatic 3-3 draw before helping them to beat United 3-0 in Play-Off final a month later.