Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder on John Lundstram future

Last month, it was revealed that the club were preparing themselves to sell the 26-year-old rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Lundstram’s contract was due to expire in June, but his failure to sign a new deal caused the Blades to trigger a 12-month extension in order to prevent him from departing for nothing.

The former Oxford United player impressed for the Bramall Lane outfit last term, but despite the Blades being open to potential offers, they have not had any contact from any interested clubs.

Wilder insists that Lundstram remains relaxed about the situation, with the Merseysider focused on the new season with United.

Wilder said: "There is no issue. I have spoken with John at length in pre-season and I have a fully-committed player who pulls a shirt on and wants to give his best for himself and his team-mates and football club.

"Things change quickly. There's obviously an offer on the table for John. I think John just wants to get on and see what happens and I am okay with that.

"He did great for us last year and he has got to play well to get in the team this year. There is no down-side (doubt) in him not leaving everything out there when he plays. We will just see how the situations develops and move forward.

"We have no had any enquiries or offers for John. I would be the first to tell him and his agent if we had. The first phone call would be to John and our board and they would ask me what I think of it. But nothing has happened and there is nothing to report back on."