Sheff Utd sign Aston Villa forward Barry on loan

Louie Barry played for Aston Villa in their pre-season friendly against Walsall last Wednesday

Sheffield United have signed Aston Villa forward Louie Barry on a season-long loan deal.

The 22-year-old played under Blades boss Ruben Selles in an injury-curtailed loan spell with Hull City last season.

He started the 2024-25 campaign on loan in League One with Stockport and scored 15 goals in 23 league games for the Hatters.

"The first time I had conversations about it, I just couldn't wait to come here," he told the club website.

"The season is three weeks away, and I know we have a couple of friendlies before, but I am just buzzing to get started."

Barry is the Championship side's second signing of the day after teenage Septemvri Sofia defender Anton Polendakov joined for an undisclosed fee.

The 18-year-old has represented Bulgaria up to Under-21 level.

The Blades have not revealed the length of contract Polendakov has signed.