'Progress' in contract talks aimed at keeping key players at Sheffield United

Chris Wilder says 'progress' has been made in contract talks between Sheffield United and some of their influential players.
By Danny Hall
Published 2nd Mar 2020, 10:12 BST
Updated 2nd Mar 2020, 14:35 BST
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United, who announced last weekend that John Fleck had signed a new deal at Bramall Lane, are also thought to have opened negotiations with the likes of John Lundstram, Enda Stevens and John Egan aimed at keeping them in South Yorkshire.

Lundstram's deal expires at the end of the current season, although the Blades have an option in their favour to extend that by a further 12 months.

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And Wilder, speaking ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup tie at Reading, said: "I believe there has been progress. Discussions between the players' agents and the club are ongoing.

John Lundstram has shown his worth and his character for Sheffield United in recent weeks: Paul Terry/SportimageJohn Lundstram has shown his worth and his character for Sheffield United in recent weeks: Paul Terry/Sportimage
John Lundstram has shown his worth and his character for Sheffield United in recent weeks: Paul Terry/Sportimage

"It's not always a quick process to get over the line, and I respect that the agents and the players want to get the best deal.

"But I don’t have any feeling that anyone wants to play their football elsewhere. If we did, we would act on that.

"The reason we’ve offered deals is that we want to build on what’s been a tremendous season so far. Offers will go out and hopefully players will commit, as John has done."

Related topics:Chris WilderJohn FleckBramall LaneJohn LundstramEnda StevensSouth Yorkshire

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