Shefiield United will splash West Ham's cash on Wigan's Michael Brown

Kevin Blackwell is chasing Michael Brown and Peter Halmosi as he gets ready to spend his windfall from Sheffield United's legal victory over West Ham.

The Blades are demanding £30million in compensation from the Hammers after an independent tribunal found in their favour over the Carlos Tevez affair. Blackwell will receive a big chunk of the final figure, which will be set by another hearing.

Blackwell wants players on loan until the transfer window opens in January and Blades old boy Brown is his No.1 choice.

The United boss failed to lure the Wigan midfielder back to Bramall Lane during the summer because of a lack of cash but can now match Brown's £20,000-a-week Latics salary.

Blackwell will also return for Halmosi who turned him down to join Hull from Plymouth in the summer. The Hungary winger has struggled to get first team action at the KC Stadium.

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