Ward, the former Watford and QPR defender is expected to sign for the Blades on a free transfer, he has played 135 (+ 7 as sub) league games whilst scoring 4 times since his move to the New Den in October 2001.
Ward
Meanwhile the Blades will try and compete with Everton and Leeds to net the signing of highly rated midfielder Ifill. A bid of around 0.7M is expected to be laid on the table. Should the Blades sign Ifill as well as keeping there current squad then expect United to have one the best Midfield in the Championship.