Jamie Shackleton undergoes Sheffield United medical with Leeds United exit imminent

Jamie Shackleton undergoes Sheffield United medical with Leeds United exit imminent

Jamie Shackleton’s departure from Leeds United and summer transfer to Sheffield United

are anticipated to be confirmed on Thursday, July 4, according to Graham Smyth.

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the 24-year-old had his medical with the

Whites’ Yorkshire rivals on Wednesday (3 July),

after his contract at Elland Road expired.

Shackleton’s relocation to Bramall Lane has long been anticipated, but the Blades’ acquisition

had previously stalled the transaction, which is now set to be completed in the coming hours.

Leeds were reportedly keen to keep the versatile academy product at Elland Road this summer

[Leeds Live, 7 June], having offered him new terms after missing out on promotion back to the Premier League.

Will Jamie Shackleton leave Leeds United as Sheffield United consider a summer transfer?
Shackleton’s move to Bramall Lane has become one of the worst-kept secrets in football,

with several media outlets suggesting that the 24-year-old will be headed across Yorkshire this summer.

The Whites may have been keen to keep him this summer but the promise of more regular

first-team minutes at Sheffield United would have made it easier to turn down a new contract

extension with his boyhood club.

Finally, it may not be the worst news for Leeds United, as it removes another wage from their

books as they seek to rebuild Daniel Farke’s midfield following the departure of Archie Gray to Tottenham.

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