The League One club announced Leonard is set to move north after Chris Wilder, the United manager, warned he would pull-out of the deal unless it was completed “early next week.”

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“Following further discussions between Southend United, Sheffield United and Ryan Leonard this week terms have now been agreed to enable Ryan to fulfil his wish to join The Blades,” a spokesperson at Roots Hall said. “Ryan Leonard will be undergoing a medical later today and subject to agreeing personal terms Ryan will be in a position to fulfil his dream move over the next week.”