Clough wants to keep Liverpool starlet Coady at Sheffield United

1 Conor Coady in action for Sheffield United

Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough has confirmed his desire to extend Liverpool starlet Conor Coady’s loan spell at Bramall Lane.

The 20-year-old, who has represented England at Under-19 and Under-20 level, initially moved to the Blades on a six-month loan back in July.

Sheffield United extended his loan by a further month in January, and he is currently set to head back to Anfield on February 24.

A further loan window for Football League clubs will open later this month, and Clough says he would like to keep hold of Coady if Liverpool are willing to let him continue his development at Bramall Lane.

He said: “Conor Coady’s loan is up in three weeks’ time, so we’ve got a decision to make on that. It depends on Liverpool. They’ll make the decision on that one.”

Clough also admitted he is looking to bring in more new faces this month.

He added: “We’ll look at anybody in any position if it will improve us. We’ve still got space to put two more loans in there.”