Charlton Athletic 'agree deal' to sign Sheffield United-linked defender Harry Clarke from Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke is reportedly closing in on a move to Charlton Athletic despite talk of a Sheffield United reunion.
The 24-year-old was borrowed by the Blades during the last winter window, making a loan move from Portman Road to Bramall Lane.
He made six appearances for the Blades, starting strongly before succumbing to injury and seeing his South Yorkshire stay hampered.
The right-back has been frozen out by Ipswich this season and has not made a single Championship appearance.
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Prior to the opening of the current window, there was talk of a return to Sheffield United for the Arsenal academy product.
The Star claimed he was again on the club’s radar, but Clarke now appears Charlton-bound.
According to Football Insider, the Addicks have agreed a deal to take the defender on loan until the end of the season.
There is thought to have been interest from a number of clubs, but Clarke now looks likely to end up at The Valley.
Harry Clarke’s career path
Clarke’s impact at Sheffield United last season was immediate as he helped Chris Wilder’s men win each of the first four games he featured in.
Charlton will be hoping for a similar impact from the ex-England youth international, who need to breathe life back into his career.
He joined Ipswich from Arsenal in 2023 having been loaned to the likes of Hibernian and Stoke City by the Gunners.
The defender helped Ipswich seal back-to-back promotions to make it into the Premier League, although opportunities proved limited in the top flight.
Sheffield United recruitment
Sheffield United have managed to strengthen at right-back this month, signing Ki-Jana Hoever on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
He has joined the Blades having managed just eight league appearances for his parent club this season.
The Blades have also made a statement at the other end of the pitch, tying in-form marksman Patrick Bamford down to an 18-month deal.