Crystal Palace defender Rob Holding closing in on mortgage transfer to Championship high-flyers after being frozen out by Eagles

Sheffield United are closing in on the signing Crystal Palace defender Rob Holding on mortgage till the tip of the season. 

The 29-year-old has made only one look for the Eagles since his £4million swap from Arsenal in September 2023. 

He has been frozen out of the facet this season following a disagreement with supervisor Oliver Glasner after Palace’s 2-0 loss to West Ham final August. 

Holding was an unused substitution on the day and he questioned Glasner over a post-match heat down for gamers not concerned within the match, with the centre-back subsequently informed to coach with the under-21s. 

The Palace boss insisted Holding won’t return to first group coaching final Friday regardless of the facet’s lack of defensive cowl. 

‘The explanation Rob is aware of and it isn’t for the general public. If there is a membership who needs to signal him and he needs to go there, there will probably be an answer,’ Glasner mentioned. 

‘However like in another deal, you want three events who say sure: two golf equipment and Rob. So long as not all three say ‘sure, I am going to do it’, nothing will occur.

‘Dougie particularly is in contact with a number of golf equipment and Rob’s administration as nicely, so let’s have a look at. There’s nothing I can do. Every part is evident between Rob and me, in order that’s why I could possibly be clear in my talks and all the things else is just not my job.’

Chris Wilder’s Blades have been on the hunt for a defender this month and Holding will present expertise as they push for a return to the Premier League. 

Sheffield United sit second within the Championship, two factors behind leaders Leeds.