Medical Today: Wolves defender agrees Sheffield United move - Exclusive

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Wolves defender Ki-Jana Hoever is on the verge of completing a move to Sheffield United, having agreed to join the Blades and undergone a medical ahead of a loan switch for the rest of the season. The deal will see the 23-year-old right-back leave Molineux temporarily in search of more regular first-team football, with United moving decisively after tracking him for some time.[2][4][6]

Sheffield United’s interest in Hoever dates back to the summer of 2024, when an attempted deal reportedly collapsed over injury concerns, leading the club to sign Alfie Gilchrist instead.[1][6] Despite those worries, United have returned for the Dutchman as they seek competition and cover at right-back, particularly with Femi Seriki managing a knee issue.[4][6] The move aligns with the club’s broader January strategy of targeting loan signings from Premier League sides to bolster a thin squad.[4][6]

Hoever, formerly of AZ, Ajax and Liverpool, joined Wolves in 2020 and has made a handful of Premier League appearances this season, but he has struggled to secure a consistent place in the starting XI.[1][2][4] A knee injury earlier in the campaign caused him to miss several matches, though he returned to action and has shown promise, especially in his on-the-ball contributions.[1][4][6] His crossing accuracy, dribbling success and low dispossession numbers highlight his ability to progress play from full-back, attributes Sheffield United hope to harness in the Championship.[4][6]

The loan is viewed as a potentially ideal fit: United gain an athletic, technically strong right-back with previous Championship experience, while Hoever gets a platform to relaunch his career and prove his fitness and consistency at a high level.[4][6] If he stays injury-free and reproduces his best form, the move could significantly strengthen Chris Wilder’s options on the right flank and revive Hoever’s trajectory at senior level.[4][6]