Sheffield United bid accepted, Leeds United eye forward and Hull City sign ex-international - transfer latest

It has been another busy 24 hours in the winter window, with rumours rife and deals being done across the pyramid.

Here are the latest transfer headlines on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Sheffield United close in on forward

Leicester City have reportedly accepted a bid from Sheffield United for in-demand marksman Tom Cannon.

The 22-year-old was recently recalled from his loan spell at Stoke City, sparking a scramble for his signature. Sheffield United appear to have pushed to the front of the queue, with The Star claiming an offer has been accepted.

The Blades are thought to have offered around £10m up front, with add-ons if the club are promoted this season.

Leeds United eye Nigeria international

Former Leicester City and Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho is reportedly of interest to Leeds United.

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town have both been linked with the 56-cap Nigeria international, who joined Sevilla in the summer of 2024.

However, a report has suggested Leeds are also interested in the frontman, who could be available for a loan move.

Hull City sign veteran winger

Former Morocco international Nordin Amrabat has been added to Hull City’s ranks. The 37-year-old, formerly of Watford, has put pen to paper on a short-term deal at the MKM Stadium.

He was last on the books of Greek side AEK Athens, who announced his departure earlier in the month.

After putting pen to paper, he said: “I’m very happy and excited to be here. It’s a big club with a big history. I’m happy to be part of the Hull City family now and I can’t wait to start.”

Bradford City sanction loan exit

Tyler Smith has left Bradford City on loan, returning to former club Barrow. The former Sheffield Unite prospect has struggled for minutes in West Yorkshire and has not made a League Two appearance since October.

He said: “I’m really happy to be back. I can’t wait to get started, and I’m all ready to go “I think looking back, I had the best time of my career when I was here, so I’m happy to be back, and I can’t wait to get back on the pitch.”

Barnsley ‘working vey hard’ on deals

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke has assured supporters the club are working “very hard” on the recruitment front.

He said: "We will keep with our message and keep working away. The recruitment team and my boss Mladen [Sormaz, sporting director] are working very hard and I am sure that the few quality additions we want will be added."

Exits potentially on cards at Huddersfield Town

Michael Duff has suggested some of Huddersfield Town’s fringe players could seek pastures new before the winter window slams shut.

He said: "I will be having conversations with people in the next couple of weeks. It’s not a case of having to offload people, but I will be having conversations in terms of game-time, which will be limited.

"If they want to further their career and play football - ultimately footballers want to play - that’s where you have honest conversations with people and go ‘look, your football might be limited’."