Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom is counting on Daniel Jebbison signing a new deal.

There's a confidence inside the club that Jebbison will pen terms and not run down his contract this season and leave for nothing in the summer.

“We're just talking," Heckingbottom told the Sheffield Star of Jebbison's current contract situation. “Steve [Bettis, chief executive] is talking with Jebbo's agent and his family."

Asked if he wanted Jebbison to remain at Bramall Lane, Heckingbottom said: “Yes, definitely. We brought him through, him and Will [Osula, fellow striker]. I had them in my first-ever training session, when they were 15.

“You've all heard me say it before, having patience with the young boys. Going back to Jebbo at 17 in the Premier League. Him and Will are the same age and they've been about a bit, but my message to them and the other young boys is the same. They'll get an opportunity now but I'm looking at Will and Jebbo and saying: 'Come on, it's your turn now.'"