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Helsingborgs have agreed to sell striker Luton Shelton to Sheffield United.
The Jamaica international has been a long-time target for Neil Warnock, who has been determined to add to his attack in the January transfer window.
He baulked at Preston North End's £6million asking price for David Nugent and, instead, has lined up a cheaper deal for Shelton.
The forward's Swedish club Helsingborgs, who recently loaned Henrik Larsson to Manchester United, have confirmed a deal is in place.
"It's a good deal for all parties," Helsingborgs director Bo Nilsson told the club's official website.
"We will replace Luton with a player of the same quality."
If The Blades push through the transfer of Shelton, it will end the player's wait for a chance to shine in England.
Burnley had previously arranged a deal for the pacey front man, only to be denied a work permit.
Shelton, who played against England in a friendly prior to the World Cup, will now discuss personal terms over a switch to Bramall Lane.
The Jamaica international has been a long-time target for Neil Warnock, who has been determined to add to his attack in the January transfer window.
He baulked at Preston North End's £6million asking price for David Nugent and, instead, has lined up a cheaper deal for Shelton.
The forward's Swedish club Helsingborgs, who recently loaned Henrik Larsson to Manchester United, have confirmed a deal is in place.
"It's a good deal for all parties," Helsingborgs director Bo Nilsson told the club's official website.
"We will replace Luton with a player of the same quality."
If The Blades push through the transfer of Shelton, it will end the player's wait for a chance to shine in England.
Burnley had previously arranged a deal for the pacey front man, only to be denied a work permit.
Shelton, who played against England in a friendly prior to the World Cup, will now discuss personal terms over a switch to Bramall Lane.
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