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Sheffield United sign Chelsea 'keeper Jamal Blackman on loan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 01:  Jamal Blackman, Goalkeeper of Chelsea in action during the Barclays U21 Premier League match between Manchester City U21 and
Image: Jamal Blackman has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan

Sheffield United have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman on a season-long loan.

Prior to joining the Blades, the 23-year-old signed a new four-year deal with the Premier League champions.

Blackman spent last season on loan at Sky Bet League Two side Wycombe and was named their Young Player of the Year after featuring 52 times in all competitions.

He becomes manager Chris Wilder's seventh signing ahead of the new Sky Bet Championship season.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder with the League One trophy during the promotion celebrations in Sheffield.
Image: Chris Wilder is delighted to have secured the services of the Chelsea goalkeeper

"Jamal has been our number one target right the way through the summer," Wilder told the club's website.

"There was a situation with his new contract at Chelsea so we've had to be patient but we are delighted that he is with us now because there were a few clubs in for him.

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"He provides genuine competition in an important area of the pitch."

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