Tranmere sign Sheffield United midfielder Blacker

Billy Blacker has featured for Sheffield United in pre-season this summer

Tranmere Rovers have signed Sheffield United midfielder Billy Blacker in a season-long loan deal.

The 19-year-old has made two senior appearances for the Blades.

He could make his competitive debut for Rovers in their League Two season-opener at Colchester on Saturday, 2 August.

"He has a fantastic attitude for the game. He wants to learn, and I feel like we have some amazing role models for him," Tranmere boss Andy Crosby told the club website.