Sheffield United are deep in talks with a host of players as they bid to hang on to the majority of the squad which has served them so well in their first season back in the Premier. League.

The Sheffield Star claims that high on manager Chris Wilder’s list to retain is Republic of Ireland international centre half John Egan who has been linked with Wolves.

Midfielder John Lundstram and wing back Enda Stevens are other targets for fresh deals at Bramall Lane before attention switches to midfield man Ollie Norwood and defender Chris Basham says the report.