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Sheffield United are set to sanction the sale of one of their defensive options

Sheffield United are set to agree to the sale of defender Miguel Freckleton to St Mirren.

According to Alan Nixon, the Blades are set to receive a six-figure sum for the 21-year-old, who will depart the club on a permanent basis.

Freckleton has spent the last six years at Bramall Lane, but has been unable to break into the first-team squad as a regular presence.

He has spent time on loan with the likes of Wealdstone, Yeovil, Chesterfield and Swindon Town, but is now set for a permanent move to Scottish football.

Miguel Freckleton heads for Sheffield United exit

Freckleton has reportedly made the decision to seek a permanent exit from Sheffield United after six years with the club.

It’s understood that the Blades will receive a six-figure sum from St Mirren as part of the deal for the defender.

The Scottish side are hoping to reinforce their defensive options and have made the decision to push for a permanent option rather than a loan.

This move will raise some funds, with Ruben Selles looking to bolster his squad this summer as well.

The Spaniard was unlikely to use Freckleton as part of his first-team plans, meaning this money can be allocated elsewhere, with the Yorkshire outfit eyeing promotion to the Premier League.

The 21-year-old spent last season on loan with Swindon, where he made 28 appearances in League Two, with the team coming 12th in the table.

Sheffield United’s summer business

Sheffield United have completed two signings of their own this summer, bringing in Ehije Ukaki from Botev Plovdiv on a permanent basis, as well as loaning Tyler Bindon from Nottingham Forest.

There have also been two departures at Bramall Lane, with Vini Souza exiting after a deal was agreed with Vfl Wolfsburg.

Meanwhile, Rhian Brewster left the club at the end of his contract, which expired this summer.

Sheffield United will begin their upcoming campaign with a clash against Bristol City on 9 August.

Freckleton sale is good business for Sheffield United

It’s clear that Freckleton was not part of Sheffield United’s plans, so earning a fee for his sale is a positive step forward for all parties.

It allows the defender to focus on his career at St Mirren, providing him with some stability after going out on loan to new clubs every year.

It also brings in a small fee for the Blades, which could be useful in some capacity this summer.