WARRINGTON-BORN footballer Jack Robinson has earned a move back to the Premier League, writes Matt Turner and James Lee.

The former Liverpool defender has joined Sheffield United from Championship side Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £1million.

Robinson, 26, has joined on a two-and-a-half-year contract and is the Premier League club's second signing in January.

"Jack's got a great pedigree and he will make our squad stronger," Blades boss Chris Wilder told the club's official website.

"But he isn't just coming in to make the numbers up, it's a specific position in our system and we feel he is the best option for us at this time.

"Jack can comfortably play in a couple of roles and we're delighted to add him to the group. He's got a fantastic attitude and he's ambitious to earn a place in the team."

Robinson added: "It's a privilege to sign here.

“I am excited to be back in the Premier League and ready to show the fans why the gaffer has signed me.”

Robinson progressed through Liverpool's academy and is the second-youngest player to make their first-team debut for the club, aged 16 and 250 days.

He made three league appearances for Liverpool and had loan spells at Wolves and Blackpool before completing a permanent move to QPR in 2014.

Robinson moved on to Forest in the summer of 2018 and made a total of 59 appearances for them in all competitions.