KACPER Lopata is set to join Southend United on a permanent basis.

The defender made 18 appearances for the Shrimpers on loan from Sheffield United last season.

And Lopata’s agent Arfan Rehman, from Eyeconic Sports, has now confirmed to Echosport that the Polish centre-back is heading back to Roots Hall.

The 21-year-old will sign a two year deal with Blues with the option of a further 12 months. 

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