Sheffield United have completed the signing of defender Rob Holding from Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season. The Athletic previously reported that the 29-year-old defender was attracting interest from the Championship side.

Rob Holding has joined Sheffield United on loan for the rest of the season. The 29-year-old has played only once for Crystal Palace since signing from Arsenal in 2023 for £4m. In October, Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Holding was training individually following a disagreement.

Sheffield United were battling to sign a "first-class" international player on deadline day, but ultimately missed out.

Sam Konstas' Sri Lanka tour is officially over with the teenage star returning to Australia to play Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales. Despite an impressive first two Tests, Konstas was replaced at the top of the batting order by the more experienced Travis Head in last week's series opener in Galle.

The decision comes after Konstas was not considered for selection in the second Test, with the Australian think tank keen on ensuring the 19-year-old gains more first-class experi