The Star revealed earlier in the week that the Blades had put together a detailed set of proposals, outlining how they plan to use the Manchester United man in an attempt to win his in-demand signature.
According to one source, the 28-year-old and his advisors were told that “being the biggest fish in the pond” would raise his profile and help earn him a move to a bigger club in the summer.
Lingard was also reminded that a move to South Yorkshire would effectively guarantee him first-team football as the Blades fight to retain their Premier League.
Indeed, the Daily Mirror have also reported similar in the last 24 hours, saying Wilder has told Lingard he would put him at the centre of his United plans, on and off the pitch.
The Mirror also claims Sheffield United know they are behind West Ham and Nice in the race to sign him on loan.
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains undecided over the England international’s future with the Old Trafford club locked in a Premier League title battle.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other transfer rumours involving Sheffield United and their Premier League rivals this morning:
1. Leicester baulk at Eriksen wages
Leicester City enquired about a loan move for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen but baulked at the former Tottenham Hotspur man’s £300,000-a-week wages. (Daily Telegraph) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
2. Caicedo travelling to England
Ecuador star Moises Caicedo is set to travel to England today and complete his £4.5million move to Brighton after receiving his visa. This was confirmed by Independiente Del Valle director Santiago Morales. (Area 88 via Sport Witness) Photo: RODRIGO BUENDIA
3. Odegaard 'one step away' from Arsenal move
Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard is one step away from joining Arsenal this month. “Everything seems to indicate that his flight to London is about to take off” says the report from Spain. (Sport) Photo: JORGE GUERRERO
4. Robinson backs Leeds' Sibley interest
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has backed Leeds to sign Derby County midfielder Louie Sibley, a player who is known to have featured in Victor Orta’s list of targets last summer. (MOT Leeds News) Photo: Alex Burstow