Luke Thomas has been recalled from his loan at Sheffield United by Leicester City.
The Championship league leaders have been flying so far following their relegation from the top division.
The Blades, meanwhile, have failed to find their feet in the Premier League and sit in the relegation zone.
Thomas, 22, has featured only 12 times so far this league for Sheffield United and has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
The left-back may have been hoping to get more playing time following the sacking of Paul Heckingbottom, but that has not been the case.