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Sheffield United Close to Ki-Jana Hoever Loan as Defender Undergoes Medical

The club seeks defensive cover to support a push back toward the play-off places.

Overview

  • Ki-Jana Hoever is having a medical at Bramall Lane ahead of a loan move from Wolves, according to Football Insider.
  • The deal is expected to be completed if he passes the checks, with the arrangement described as an initial loan.
  • His contract at Wolves expires in the summer, and his longer-term future is set to be revisited at season’s end.
  • Sheffield United view Hoever as versatile cover across the back line after he featured for Auxerre last season and previously for Stoke.
  • Wolves are pursuing a right-back, and Football Insider reports Patrick Bamford is now expected to accept a short-term extension with United.