11:21am Saturday 4th July 2009
By Frank Smith
The likelihood of John-Joe O’Toole moving to Sheffield United increased with the news the Watford midfielder had a medical with the Blades yesterday.
O’Toole is understood to have been in Sheffield yesterday to have a medical after the two clubs reportedly agreed a fee.
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, who spent the end of last season on loan with United, could be the third Hornet to join the Blades this summer.
Lee Williamson has already moved for around £500,000 and Watford have accepted a bid of £1.8 million for talisman Tommy Smith.
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has confirmed the club are in discussions with O’Toole, Smith and Bristol City’s Michael McIndoe.
Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield: "We are in discussions with all three and I am sure fans will agree they are all quality players.
"We have to build a squad that will give us more options next season."
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