Blades sign striker King

The 33-year-old has joined the Blades after agreeing a deal until the end of the season after leaving Birmingham City by mutual consent in August.

“Marlon is vastly experienced and has scored goals throughout his career, many of which that have come in the Championship,” said Blades manager David Weir.

“We have been lacking someone with his experience and knowhow and his presence will take the pressure off the younger lads, whilst giving everyone a lift.

“Marlon has recently played international football so although he hasn’t played at club level this season we will be looking to introduce him as quickly as possible.”

The Jamaica international has had numerous clubs over the years including spells at Leeds United, Hull City, Middlesborugh, Nottingham Forest and Watford.

King started his career at Dulwich Hamlet, before becoming a trainee at Barnet. After making over 50 first-team appearances for Barnet he moved to Gillingham in 2000 for a fee in excess of £250,000.

Wigan Athletic paid £5m to take King - who has netted over 150 goals in nearly 500 appearances - to the DW Stadium. before spells at Coventry City and Birmingham.

See full story in Thursday’s Yorkshire Post newspaper.