Southampton striker Jonathan Forte has returned to former club Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season.

The 26-year-old started his career with the Blades in 2003 before a move to Scunthorpe United four years later.

"People will be familiar with Jonathan's talents and we are delighted that he has accepted our offer to come and play," United manager Danny Wilson told the club's official website.

"His goalscoring record is very good and hopefully he can improve that back in Sheffield with us - he is undoubtedly a player with great potential."

Forte joined Southampton in 2011 but he has been loaned out to Preston North End, Notts County and Crawley Town in the past two years.