Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says new contract talks are continuing with John Lundstram.

His original contract - signed when he was plucked from Oxford United in a £800,000 deal - expires this summer.

Wilder said: "Talks are ongoing with two or three players. We're always looking to reward the players if they perform and we're one of the lowest payers in the league, as a club.

"That's with no disrespect; we've set up to be that way. We had the seventh lowest budget in the Championship and we got into the Premier League, but we can't go from one number to another really quickly. If we get there, it'll take time.

"With John, it's more of a reward for his performances but - with no disrespect, and I don't want this to happen - but we don't want to lose anyone like the situation with David Brooks.

"I can't look a player in the eye when the number goes from one to a much higher one overnight. That situation has happened before and will happen again to all clubs, if the big boys come knocking."