Sheffield United News

Sheffield United have accepted a bid from Premier League side Everton for defender Kyle Naughton, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.The Blades turned down an offer of A 3.5m in June but a fee, believed to be around A 5m, has now been agreed.

Everton boss David Moyes was today given permission to talk to Sheffield United right-back Kyle Naughton.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock is expecting striker Danny Webber to join Championship rivals Middlesbrough having left Sheffield United.

Sheffield United goalkeeper Ian Bennett has signed a new one-year player-coach deal to extend his stay with the Championship club.

SHEFFIELD United have suspended Paddy Kenny for failing a drugs test. The goalkeeper tested positive for a banned substance - believed to come from an over-the-counter cough medicine - taken during May's two-legged Championship play-off semi-final series against Preston North End.

SHEFFIELD United will be signing a midfielder of the highest calibre if they broker a deal for Bristol City's Michael McIndoe.

Watford are not commenting on claims that John-Joe Oa Toole is close to finalising a move to Sheffield United.

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has emerged as a shock target for Aston Villa, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is making a club record bid for Franck Ribery, Michael Owen is in talks with Everton about a cut-price wage deal and Sheffield United want Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford - the football gossip and rumour in the Sunday papers.

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SHEFFIELD United manager Kevin Blackwell is "optimistic" that Matthew Kilgallon will remain at Bramall Lane next season.

Sheffield United hope to keep Matthew Kilgallon with the offer of a new contract.

SHEFFIELD United's transfer plans appear to remain intact after Birmingham City, who had led the queue of clubs chasing Matthew Kilgallon, confirmed they are poised to sign Roger Johnson.

MATTHEW KILGALLON is understood to be attracting interest from the Premier League after talks over a possible new deal at Sheffield United stalled.

It's time to reveal the Gunners' Greatest 50 Goals - as voted for by Arsenal's fans.

Strikers Danny Webber and Freddie Sears could be on the verge of joining Crystal Palace, with both understood to favour a move to the south London club.

REPORTS that Sheffield United defender Kyle Naughton is poised to sign for Everton appear to be premature after sources at Bramall Lane poured cold water on claims the Premier League club submitted a A 5m offer for his services last night.

OPENING DAY ODDS Relegated clubs Newcastle and West Brom clash head-on on the opening day of the new Championship season.

SHEFFIELD United have landed Watford attacking midfield player Lee Williamson and joined the chase for Manchester City striker Ched Evans.

Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is eyeing Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon as his first signing.

James Beattie's arrival at Stoke City was one of the main reasons for the Potters staying in the Premier League, according to midfielder Michael Tonge.