With Sheffield United manager John Harris looking to reignite their faltering promotion push he offered £12,000 for Allchurch but the deal was rejected. United were undeterred and finally agreed a deal for £18,000 in March 1961.
Sheffield United's manager John Harris sought to secure Allchurch's services by offering a sum of money (£12,000) but this was rejected. The club persisted and eventually agreed on a deal worth £18,000 in March 1961.