Sheffield United are reported to be close to agreeing a deal to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury. If completed, the move would strengthen the Blades’ midfield options and reflect their planning for both immediate needs and the longer term.

The available material provides no further verified details on the proposed fee, contract length, timing or whether the transfer is permanent or temporary. Choudhury, an experienced midfielder, has been associated with Leicester City throughout his senior career.