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Danny Ings has signed a one-year deal with Sheffield United. Sheffield United have signed Danny Ings on a free transfer after the former England striker was released by West Ham United earlier this summer. The 33-year-old has agreed a one-year contract, with an option for an extension, following a short training period with the club. Ings will boost the forward options for the Blades, who are without a point so far this season and are bottom of the Championship table having scored one goal in their three league defeats. Ings scored once in 15 Premier League games for the Hammers last season - one of only five in 69 appearances after signing from Aston Villa in January 2023. "I've been keeping myself fit and I've just been waiting for the right opportunity, " Ings told the Blades website, external. "I thought this was a great one for me and a chance to progress my career as well. " Transfers - August 2025 Latest Sheffield United news, analysis and fan views Listen to Sheffield United content on BBC Sounds Get Sheffield United news sent straight to your phone After starting his career at Bournemouth, Ings was picked up by Burnley in August 2011. He scored 21 goals in 40 Championship games to help the Clarets secure promotion and then 11 more in the Premier League, despite his team ultimately being relegated. Ings' displays though secured a £8million to move to Liverpool in June 2015. That move also brought him his first England cap, but his stay at Anfield was dogged by knee injuries and after scoring four times in 25 games over three seasons he was loaned out to Southampton. That saw him return to goalscoring form and brought a permanent move to St Mary's Stadium in 2019-20, as well as a recall to the England squad after five years. . After bagging 46 goals in 100 games for the Saints Ings moved on to Aston Villa, where he scored 14 in 52 appearances, and then on to West Ham. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Reaction: Pressure on Potter as West Ham fans furious after EFL Cup exit Wolves reject £55m Newcastle bid for Strand Larsen 'It's going to be controversial' - will US Ryder Cup captain Bradley pick himself? Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call Was Paddy Mayne a soft-spoken leader, or a hell-raiser? More meddling and slapstick mayhem Alexandria: Discover Egypt's city of knowledge and culture 'Ignominy in Almaty' - the reasons for Celtic's Champions League exit In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Pride, passion & heartbreak - but Newcastle need end to Isak saga In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' 'Chelsea were angry to lose him' - who is Liverpool's Ngumoha? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What we noticed from the Premier League weekend Fleetwood's PGA Tour triumph can open 'floodgates' What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The Hundred tables, top run-scorers & wicket-takers The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA Video England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.