Stead agrees loan switch
JON Stead has agreed to sign for Ipswich Town on loan from Sheffield United until January.
Derek Davis
JON Stead has agreed to sign for Ipswich Town on loan from Sheffield United until January.
Stead will complete his medical tomorrow and the move will be made permanent in the New Year if both parties agree.
Town have agreed a fee, believed to be around £1.25m for the former Sunderland and Blackburn target man.
Jon Stead factfile:-
Height: 6ft 3ins
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Weight: 11 st 7lbs
Age: 25
Born: Huddersfield
Clubs and scoring record: Huddersfield (2002-2004) - 24 goals in 76 games
Blackburn (2004-2005) - 8 goals in 47 games
Sunderland (2005-2007) - 2 goals in 40 games
Derby County (2006-2007 loan) - 3 goals in 17 games
Sheffield United - 11 goals in 47 games
Total: - 48 goals in 227 games
Click here to see Stead score for the BladesClick here to see Stead score for the Blades
