Sheffield United are through to the fourth-round of the FA Cup after knocking out Mick McCarthy's Ipswich, and have even more news to cheer about. 

Sheffield United were looking like Wolves' closest promotion contenders at the start of the season, but competitors seem to have found out the Sheffield United side as they slip just outside the play-off places.

Nevertheless, they put all their recent troubles to one side as they came away from Portman Road with a victory on Saturday afternoon, after Nathan Thomas' 25th minute strike.

Indeed, with the Blades at risk from slipping even further outside of the play-off places, manager Chris Wilder has looked to bolster his side as he edges towards his second signing of the transfer window.

And with the Steel City Derby on Friday night, they'll be hoping they can push one through before the huge clash.

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Lee Evans has been heavily linked with a move to Bramall Lane after the clubs agreed a £750,000 deal.

However, there has been an update in proceedings, as BBC Sheffield Sports Editor Andy Giddings (@Gids1980) took to his personal Twitter account to state that Sheffield United are hoping to announce the signing this afternoon.

This will be a great signing for the Blades, with John Lundstram and John Fleck the only fit central-midfielders in the side to this date.

The verdict

Will be a good addition for the Blades.

After spending the majority of his time on-loan at Wigan Athletic so far this season, he's played a massive part in their current position in the league.

A midfielder who will always give his all for your side, calm and collected on the ball, and packs a punch with a long range shot.

Overall, an impressive signing.

Sheffield United fans... Thoughts?