The midfielder, who recently declared to play for Bangladesh the country of his mother’s birth, follows striker Tom Cannon to Bramall Lane as Leicester free up funds to add to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s squad before the end of the transfer window.

Sheffield United have signed Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury on loan until the end of the season. Choudhury, 27, has made 91 league appearances for the Foxes and worked under Blades boss Chris Wilder during a season-long loan spell with Watford in 2022-23.

Choudhury moves to the Blades on-loan to the end of the season. "It has been going on for a couple of weeks but I'm happy to be here and ready to get going," Choudhury told the club website. "I've seen the position that the team has put itself in and I want to come here and help.

Sheffield United are set to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury on loan until the end of the season. (The Athletic - subscription required) The Blades are also considering a move for QPR defender Jimmy Dunne before the end of the January transfer window.

Leicester City and Bangladesh midfielder Hamza Choudhury, 27, is set to join Sheffield United on loan in a deal that includes an option to buy. (Athletic - subscription required) Want more transfer stories?