22-07-2025, 18:26
Sheffield United have signed Aston Villa forward Louie Barry on a season-long loan deal.
The 22-year-old played under Blades boss Ruben Selles in an injury-curtailed loan spell with Hull City last season.
He started the 2024-25 campaign on loan in League One with Stockport and scored 15 goals in 23 league games for the Hatters.
"The first time I had conversations about it, I just couldn't wait to come here," he told the club website., external
"The season is three weeks away, and I know we have a couple of friendlies before, but I am just buzzing to get started."
Barry is the Championship side's second signing of the day after teenage Septemvri Sofia defender Anton Polendakov joined for an undisclosed fee.
The 18-year-old has represented Bulgaria up to Under-21 level.
The Blades have not revealed the length of contract Polendakov has signed.
The 22-year-old played under Blades boss Ruben Selles in an injury-curtailed loan spell with Hull City last season.
He started the 2024-25 campaign on loan in League One with Stockport and scored 15 goals in 23 league games for the Hatters.
"The first time I had conversations about it, I just couldn't wait to come here," he told the club website., external
"The season is three weeks away, and I know we have a couple of friendlies before, but I am just buzzing to get started."
Barry is the Championship side's second signing of the day after teenage Septemvri Sofia defender Anton Polendakov joined for an undisclosed fee.
The 18-year-old has represented Bulgaria up to Under-21 level.
The Blades have not revealed the length of contract Polendakov has signed.
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