Conor Hourihane undergoing Sheffield United medical ahead of finalising loan move from Aston Villa… with Slavisa Jokanovic hoping midfielder can drive his side’s push for Premier League return
- Sportsmail reported Sheffield United’s interest in Conor Hourihane this month
- He captained Aston Villa in their 6-0 Carabao Cup win at Barrow last week
- But with an abundance of midfielders, Dean Smith was keen for him to move on
Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane is finalising his loan move to Sheffield United.
The Republic of Ireland international was undergoing a medical on Monday ahead of signing for Slavisa Jokanovic.
Sportsmail reported the Blades’ interest in Hourihane earlier this month.
Conor Hourihane (R) is finalising his loan move to Slavisa Jokanovic’s Sheffield United
The midfielder captained Aston Villa in their 6-0 Carabao Cup win at Barrow last week
He captained Villa in their 6-0 Carabao Cup win at Barrow last week but with an abundance of midfielders, Dean Smith was keen for the 30-year-old to move on.
He impressed while on loan at Swansea City last season and Jokanovic hopes he can provide the experience and goal threat his side lack to help push for promotion.
Jokanovic underlined at the weekend how the board had promised to deliver signings to give him a fighting chance of promotion and he is hoping for a couple of new additions to arrive before the deadline closes.
After seeing a deal collapse for Ronaldo Vieira from Sampdoria over a hamstring problem, Adlene Guedioura is training with the club.
The Championship side are also discussing a contract for former Chelsea and Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
But with an abundance of midfielders, Dean Smith was keen for the 30-year-old to move on
The Blades are also discussing a deal for ex-Chelsea and Man City goalkeeper Willy Caballero