Fotheringham, aged 25, has reportedly been given a trial at Bramall Lane. The Scottish midfielder has represented two clubs in Scotland; Celtic and Dundee, with him being the most successful at the latter side.
Mark played his trade in Germany and Switzerland between 2005 and 2007. He then returned back to the UK and Norwich City snapped him up, where to date, he has made the most appearances.
He opted to leave Carrow Road at the closure of last season.