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Sheffield United transfer news: Mason Holgate signs on loan from Everton

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Mason Holgate in a Sheffield United shirt
Holgate made seven appearances during a loan spell at Southampton this season

Sheffield United have signed defender Mason Holgate from Premier League rivals Everton on loan for the rest of the season.

The 27-year-old former England youth international was recalled from a spell at Southampton to complete the move.

Doncaster-born Holgate has been at Everton since 2015 but has not played for the Toffees this season.

"Mason's desire to come here and join our fight is huge for me," said Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.

"He's got a point to prove, he's a local lad who knows what Sheffield United are all about, he has his finger on the pulse and knows what to expect here.

"He's got valuable Premier League experience and can play all across the back which gives us options."

Holgate is Sheffield United's third signing of the January transfer window after former Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz, who has joined on loan from Villarreal, and Croatia goalkeeper Ivo Grbic.

"I'm delighted to be here and to finally get it over the line," Holgate said.

"I've been waiting all month to get it sorted, obviously involving three teams, it is a little complicated but now we've got it to this point, I cannot wait to get going.

"I feel good, sharp and ready to go. This is the best league in the world that's why everyone aspires to play in it, I've played in it a bit now and hopefully I can come in and help the boys.

"Chris [Wilder] has faith and believes in me, he has told me what he thinks I can add to the team and I think I can do that so it makes sense to make this happen."

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  • Comment posted by what was that, at 22:01 1 Feb

    Liability, will get booked loads and sent off. Poor decision making and lazy. Feel sorry for you. Glad he is still away from us. EFC fan.

  • Comment posted by L9 EFC, at 22:33 1 Feb

    Kopites get everywhere… Apart from the match! 🙄😅

    • Reply posted by Shanks75, at 22:39 1 Feb

      Shanks75 replied:
      Like you Bluenoses you mean!!

  • Comment posted by Greenclarkey, at 22:22 1 Feb

    Why do substandard loan players have to be made to do ridiculous looking signing-on photos? They are not good enough for their parent club, that's why you are going out on loan in the first place !

  • Comment posted by mid Wales Toffee, at 21:38 1 Feb

    Another one off the wage bill.

    • Reply posted by overthehill, at 06:51 2 Feb

      overthehill replied:
      With more points to come off shortly 😂

  • Comment posted by stew74, at 21:59 1 Feb

    Was pretty bad at Saints and has struggled to get into the team. Certainly not the answer to Sheffield United’s problems.

  • Comment posted by Donny Blade, at 22:15 1 Feb

    Welcome to Bramall Lane Mason. Hardly a good word for you on here so far. So here's your big chance, work your socks off and Blades fans will love you. UTB

  • Comment posted by Jumbo Newark , at 21:32 1 Feb

    Hope he does not start eating sandwiches during training

  • Comment posted by nottoooldtoremember, at 23:39 1 Feb

    "can play all across the back", maybe, but rather like Phil Neville he does not play any of those well. One short period of better performances for us resulted in a a new contract on hugely inflated money. Always has a mistake in him yet thinks he is much better than he really is!

  • Comment posted by Shanks75, at 22:29 1 Feb

    Just dont eat your sandwiches when your talking to the gaffer (he does not like that apparently).

  • Comment posted by solidsponge, at 21:48 1 Feb

    At least they used a DLSR and some lighting but the curtains make it look like a brothel.

  • Comment posted by BayernBoy, at 02:02 2 Feb

    Has not been good at all when playing for Southampton this season. Weird one.

  • Comment posted by L9 EFC, at 22:00 1 Feb

    When we first signed him he was really good at times. Not been the same since… Everton for you that.👀

  • Comment posted by fletch, at 22:40 1 Feb

    Wilder must think he can get more out of him. Good luck to the lad

  • Comment posted by Today I am a llama, at 08:26 2 Feb

    Wilder has got the team scoring goals, 12 in 6 games since Christmas, but desperately needs to find somebody to stop shipping so many, esp with Egan still nowhere near a return. Difficult to recruit quality with relegation almost certain.

  • Comment posted by JetCelt6967, at 22:17 1 Feb

    Going from bad to worse!

  • Comment posted by white man in hammersmith, at 10:23 2 Feb

    One of the worst players in probably the worst Everton team,

  • Comment posted by Huddo, at 23:01 1 Feb

    For the love of god please give the lad a chance. You never know he might be ok. United building for the championship which is no bad thing.

  • Comment posted by Banned-ana, at 22:21 1 Feb

    From one sinking ship to another 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • Comment posted by L9 EFC, at 22:55 1 Feb

    Not sure why them lot come on something to do with Everton… Maybe they know we are not tourists!

    • Reply posted by Shanks75, at 10:54 2 Feb

      Shanks75 replied:
      You will be next season in the Championship!!

  • Comment posted by clarke, at 21:32 1 Feb

    How exciting

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