Sheffield United have signed striker Patrick Bamford on a free transfer. Bamford, 32, has been without a club since departing Leeds United in August.

What happened?

He has signed a short-term contract with the Championship club through to January. Bamford had one year remaining on his deal with Leeds when the club confirmed in the summer a “mutual agreement” had been reached for his departure.

Why it matters for Sheffield United

Sheffield United are the Championship’s lowest scorers this season, with just 11 goals in 15 league matches. Chris Wilder’s side occupy the division’s final relegation place after winning just three times this term.

What comes next?

A club statement said Bamford would add “extra firepower” to their forward line, where he will join fellow former England striker Danny Ings, who joined the club from West Ham United in the summer. | Player | Former Club | | --- | --- | | Patrick Bamford | Leeds United | | Danny Ings | West Ham United | Sheffield United reached the Championship play-off final last season under Wilder but were beaten at Wembley by Sunderland. Bamford made 205 appearances for Leeds, scoring 60 goals, and was an important part of the side that won promotion to the Premier League in 2019-20.