Sheffield United are set to announce the signing of Derby County full-back Kieron Freeman, reports the Sheffield Telegraph.

Talks with Freeman are said to be at an advanced stage and the Blades are expected to confirm the signing of the Wales Under-21 international before they begin pre-season training on July 3.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a loan spell at Bramall Lane last season making 12 appearances.

United boss Nigel Clough signed Freeman from arch rivals Nottingham Forest whilst he was in charge at Derby.

Current Rams boss Steve McClaren told the full-back he was free to leave iPro Stadium and negotiations began after Derby’s defeat in the Championship play-off final.

Freeman, who also represented Mansfield Town and Notts County, will join Chris Basham, James Wallace, Marc McNulty, Ben Davies and Jamal Campbell-Ryce in signing for Sheffield United this summer.