Chris Lucketti

The 36-year-old defender has taken the decision that he doesn't want to be selected to face his parent club in a game which could see Saints relegated or the Blades reach the play-offs.

Nigel Pearson said:

"It was a difficult situation and we've tried very hard to resolve it.

"We're not in a position to make him a permanent deal at this moment in time which is a shame and that would have been the best solution and one that we all wanted.

"It's a difficult situation at this moment in time."

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