Sheffield United: Door not closed on departing Bob Harris
The 28-year-old has joined Fleetwood after making only seven appearances for United this season, largely due to injury.
But boss Adkins says he will monitor Harris' progress on the coast over the next month and could activate a recall clause in the deal.
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Hide AdExplaining Harris' departure, Adkins said: "He needs games. He's played about five for us in the league all season and this is an opportunity for him to get some in League One.
"The recall means we might have an opportunity to review things after four or five games.
"We'll see. We'll see how it goes."
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