Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu is set to join Sheffield United on a season-long loan having completed his medical on Monday ahead of a formal announcement.
The 19-year-old has had the chance to train in front of Frank Lampard ahead of the new season and recently played in a friendly against Brighton, but Chris Wilder's side have offered him more first-team chances than he would have received at Chelsea.
The Wales international travelled after playing at centre back in two 1-0 UEFANations League matches for Ryan Giggs side against Finland and Bulgaria.