Peter Ndlovu has apparently joined Sheffield United in a move that has seen United midfielder Curtis Woodhouse (pictured) move in the opposite direction.

The £1million deal hinged on Ndlovu agreeing terms with the South Yorkshire side, but he had until today been unable to do so. That prompted Town boss Lou Macari to step up with an improved bid for the player, which was eventually turned down by Birmingham boss Trevor Francis anyway.

Macari said, "I’m disappointed that Peter isn’t coming here but we have to get on with things."

Contradictory reports have been surfacing all day with Sky Sports claiming Ndlovu had been released on a free transfer.

Karen Brady, BCFC Managing Director was reported as saying, "We could not afford to wait any longer for Peter Ndlovu's proposed move in the opposite direction so we have paid off the remainder of his contract."

However Huddersfield, Birmingham, and Sheffield have all released press statements via their official websites stating that the deal has gone though. The paperwork formalities on a two and half year deal were completed in time for the Zimbabwean international to play for Sheffield in Sunday's Sky clash with league leaders Fulham.

It looks like this amazing transfer saga has finally come to an end but if the situation does change we will inform you of the latest news as soon as possible.