Sheffield United confirm fresh loan challenge for ex-Doncaster Rovers forward Louie Marsh
Sheffield United have allowed young forward Louie Marsh to link up with Falkirk on loan.
The 21-year-old has not made a senior appearance for the Blades since August, when he was given 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup defeat to Birmingham City.
He has instead played the bulk of his minutes at under-21 level, with Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder preferring to use more experienced figures up front.
Having previously had loan spells in League Two with Doncaster Rovers and Fleetwood Town, Marsh has been sent to Scottish Premiership outfit Falkirk for the remainder of the season.
Falkirk welcome Louie Marsh to their ranks
Falkirk boss John McGlynn said: “We are pleased to announce Louie Marsh as our second signing of the January window. We’ve moved a bit quicker than even I expected, and I thought it would be a bit later in the window before we would be at this point, so we’re delighted to have Louis at the football club now.
“Louis is another one who we had eyes on in the summer very early, and the message was he would be staying in there at Sheffield United.
“They went through a bad period, changed manager, and they never really got the opportunity to get into the first team. We’ve managed to get him on a loan deal to the end of the season.
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“He’s an attacking player, and he’s got real quality to add in that attacking area. He’s an elegant player and I’m sure he’s going to produce quality and get a few assists and a few goals in the second half of the season.
“I would like to thank Kenny Black and the rest of the team at Sheffield United for their assistance in making this move happen.”
Marsh has made a total of five appearances for Sheffield United, scoring once. He has also been capped by England at youth level.