Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy may price himself out of a return to Sheffield United.

The Journal saysNosworthy's situation typical of the dilemma that Sunderland's fringe men face.

The defender would be keen to return to loan club Sheffield United on a permanent basis, but the cash-strapped Blades are not willing to match his £12,000-a-week wages and will not cough up the six-figure fee Sunderland are looking for.