Crystal Palace defender Rob Holding has departed for Sheffield United on a half-season loan.

Holding was barred from the Palace first team by Oliver Glasner and forced to train with the Under-21s after a heated confrontation between the pair earlier this season.

Joining from Arsenal for £4m on summer Deadline Day 2023, Holding has made only one appearance for the Selhurst Park outfit.

The Palace outcast will link up with fellow Eagle Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan at the Blades.

He will provide important depth to Chris Wilder’s promotion hopefuls, joining Alfie Gilchrist, Anel Ahmedhodzic and Jack Robinson as typical centre-back options.

Speaking after confirming his move to Sheffield United, the 29-year-old said: "It's been a long day but it is well worth it, I'm happy to be here. I had a quick word with the gaffer and I'm excited with the project he's got going on here, it is a good environment to be in.

"It is a fresh start, I'm looking for a bit of consistency with games and see what happens in the second half of the season."

Blades boss Wilder added: "We've been light in the central defensive area ever since Harry Souttar's injury, so we're delighted to add Rob, a player who has played the game at the highest level for a number of years.

"It is the last remaining piece of the jigsaw and whilst we have had to wait until deadline day to get this one boxed off, I think our patience has been justified by getting Rob over the line.

"He's played in some huge games during his time with Arsenal, so he'll relish the situation he's walking into. He'll compete with the likes of Anel, Jack and others, and joins a squad which is looking far healthier than the one we had at the start of the window, as we look to attack the remaining part of the season."