Former Arsenal star Rob Holding, 29, lined up for shock MLS transfer following failed Sheffield United loan
The ex-Arsenal defender, 29, had a loan at Sheffield United for the second half of last season.
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Rob Holding was frozen out after falling out with manager Oliver Glasner
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He played only one game for Crystal Palace after the situation with Oliver Glasner
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He spent most of his time training with the junior team before moving to Sheffield United in January
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Championship sides are keen but there is interest in the US for a second year running.
The defender was signed from
He was then sent to train with the junior team, where he remained frozen out until deadline day of the January transfer window, when he joined
Holding,
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But as things stand, a complete separation from the club could be in everyone's best interest.
He went on to make 10 appearances and provided one assist as Sheffield United finished third in the Championship but missed out on promotion and manager Chris Wilder leaving.
Former Blades boss Wilder admitted he wanted to keep Holding before leaving his post after failing to secure Premier League promotion.
He said: "Rob is just a straight loan until the end of the season, but he's certainly someone we'd be interested in if the loan goes well.
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'You don't get signed by a club like Arsenal if you haven't got something about you – if you're not a little bit special.
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'As sometimes happens, things didn't work out at Palace, and we've taken advantage of that.
'Everyone's been impressed with Rob in his early days here at Sheffield United."
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The departure of Wilder has meant Holding could do with moving abroad instead of heading back to Bramall Lane.
In other transfer news,
pre-season
despite strong links to Arsenal.
The
England
midfielder has two years left on his current deal, but after lifting the
FA Cup
and establishing himself as a Palace legend, a move to North
London
does interest him.
Palace, however, are yet to receive an official approach. Sources have told SunSport the Eagles will hold out for a fee of around £65million to do
business
with the Gunners.
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