Curtis to become a Blade ?

[Dr Rich]

John Curtis is at Bramall Lane today, talking over a possible loan move to promotion chasing Sheffield United. Curtis is understandably keen on a move since being frozen out at Ewood Park following the arrival of Lucas Neill from Millwall.

The deal if completed will see Curtis join Neil Warnock's side until the end of the season. Any Rovers fans hoping to see John in action in the televised Sheffield United-v-Leeds tie live on Sky this weekend will be disappointed as his signing can not now take place within the seven-day registration deadline for FA Cup ties.

[Alan75]

News update. 8pm 3/3/2003.

Sheffield United have signed  Curtis from  Rovers on loan - seeing off interest from Division One rivals Crystal Palace.

The 24-year-old has agreed a three-month deal which keeps him at Bramall Lane until 30 May.

The defender is expected to make his debut for the club when the Blades take on Grimsby on Tuesday.