Sheffield United are in advanced talks with midfielder Houssine Kharja.
The Blades have offered Kharja a one-year deal, reports TMW.
The former Genoa and Fiorentina midfielder is close to agreeing terms with the Blades after becoming available from Al Arabi.
Now 31, Kharja hopes for a year in England before pursuing a money-spinning move to the UAE.
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