Hertha Berlin’s Jonjoe Kenny has less than six months left on his contract and is keen on joining Sheffield United in the winter market.
On Wednesday, we covered claims from Germany that the right-back’s move to Sheffield United is about to collapse.
Later that day, Sky Deutschland journalist Florian Plettenberg said the Blades had a new meeting with the second division German club yesterday but couldn’t find an agreement.
Bild state the ‘tug-of-war’ between the Championship side and Hertha Berlin is ‘over’ and the 27-year-old will finish this season in Germany.
Recent claims have stated Sheffield United offered €600,000 plus €600,000 if they get promoted to the Premier League, while Hertha Berlin have requested €2m.
On Sunday, Hertha Berlin received a concrete offer from Sheffield United for the defender. The report states there are two different versions to the fee proposed by the English club.
Bild claim reports from England are stating €600k plus €600k as bonuses if they were to return to the top division. It’s worth noting the German outlet had also mentioned these same figures.
From Hertha Berlin, they explain Sheffield United’s offer was ‘significantly lower’ and it’s €250,000 plus €250,000 in bonuses if the get promoted. This isn’t enough for them to sanction a move.
Hertha Berlin are currently 12th in the table and believe retaining Kenny can help them climb higher. If that happens, they can earn more through the distribution of TV money.
Therefore, they have decided to cancel the Englishman’s move to Sheffield United. Claims from the UK are stating Chris Wilder’s side will sign Ipswich Town’s Harry Clarke on loan.
This operation can allow Kenny to still have hope of joining Sheffield United on a free transfer in the summer.