The transfer deadline ran out for all English based clubs last Wednesday but a Claus in the rules allows clubs to loan players as of next week.
Blades boss Neil Warnock has made it quite clear that he is interested in making a signing but as usual is keeping quiet over is targets; "I'm 99 per cent certain I'll be getting someone next week."
The and Portsmouth centre-midfielder has just return from injury but with the recent captures of Edgar Davids and Jermaine Jenas the ex-Blade could find himself out of Martin Jol's plans.
Michael Brown, who was a cult hero was signing by Neil Warnock in December 1999 initially on loan, but after impressing after four games was signed for 400k. He eventually made 165 (6) appearances and scored 36 goals in total.