Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder confirms ex-Manchester City and Sunderland star Jack Rodwell is training with the Blades

Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager, has confirmed that "very, very talented" Jack Rodwell is on trial at Bramall Lane
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The former Manchester City and Sunderland man is without a club after leaving Blackburn in the summer, and recently failed in a bid to earn a contract with AS Roma.

Rodwell can operate in both defence and midfield - an attractive quality for United as they look to strengthen both areas in January.

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And Wilder confirmed this morning: "Jack is in for a few days, but it's not a trial.

Former Manchester City and Sunderland star Jack Rodwell is training with Sheffield United. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)Former Manchester City and Sunderland star Jack Rodwell is training with Sheffield United. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
Former Manchester City and Sunderland star Jack Rodwell is training with Sheffield United. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

"We know about Jack. He's without a club at the moment after a couple of experiences in Italy.

"As you've seen in the past, David McGoldrick came in for a few days as well. Jack is looking at us, and we're looking at Jack.

"He's a very, very talented player who should be playing in the Premier League regularly but, for one reason or another, he isn't.

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"He's got a really good attitude and it's basically him looking at us, and us looking at him to see how he is in terms of how healthy he is.

"But he's obviously a talent because of the teams he's played for. He's looking for a home, and it's something that might develop along the way."

The midfielder started his career with Everton before signing for Manchester City for £12m in August 2012.

He made 16 appearances for City and joined Sunderland in August 2014 for a fee of around £10m but was plagued by injuries which limited him to just 67 games in four seasons.