Northern Ireland under 21 forward David Parkhouse has turned down a new contract offer at Sheffield United.
Earlier this year he had a spell on loan in the League of Ireland with Derry City where he was top scorer with 19 goals.
He told the Derry Journal: “I haven't turned it down out of disrespect to Sheffield United but you have to sit down and look at where your future is going to lie.
“I've been up with the first team since I've been back, I've been training and done well but I have to assess whether there will be a breakthrough for me in the team at some point.
“Looking at it now, there's not really going to be that opportunity. I know injuries can sometimes give you a chance but you can't sit back and bank on injuries happening.
“I'm by no means being cocky or thinking I'm bigger than Sheffield United because I know I'm not but I know my worth as well. I know where I want to be at this moment in time. And what I've been offered just isn't for me at the minute.
“I want to be at a place where I get regular game-time, regular first team football. I could stay at the club and negotiate a better contract but I'm just weighing up my options now and seeing where to go in January."