Rams agree Hulse fee

Rob Hulse is in talks with Derby after Sheffield United accepted an improved offer from their Championship rivals.

The Blades have accepted an improved bid, reported to be £1.6million rising to £2million with add-ons, and the 28-year-old is at Pride Park ahead of a medical and talks over personal terms with Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson.

United manager Kevin Blackwell said: "We have agreed a figure with Derby and Rob has travelled to speak to them."

The £2.2million signing has a year left to run on his Bramall Lane contract but his progress was restricted last season after his recovery from a broken leg sustained at Chelsea in March last year.