2nd choice keeper Ian Bennett's contract is up but it is not known whether he is to sign a new deal at the Lane or not. Moving more down the pecking order, Paul Gerrard the 3rd choice shot stopper has been told his contract with United is over.
£500,000 is the fee said to be paid by the Blades. There has also been rumours that Luton Town number one Dean Brill may join the South Yorkshire outfit.