Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says they're planning for the future with Oliver Arblaster included.
The midfielder is being linked with Wolves and Newcastle.
Wilder said: “He's started three Premier League games now.
“He's just at the start. I've said it all along, I'd rather people said good things about him and look and believe he is a good player and is going to be an even better player. I'd rather that opinion be about him than the other. He has to deal with it and we have to deal with it.
“He's just got to get his head down and carry on playing football, which no doubt he will. The people around him, who have brought him through and will have a major effect on his career, are still in and around the building and we will do our best to help him move forward.
“You cannot stop that speculation. I understand people talking about [his future]. I'd rather not, but I get it. We'd rather him get on with his football, but he's doing well and has got to carry on doing well.
“The first part of it is getting up to train with the first team or being available for the first team group. Getting in the first team is the next hurdle and then staying there now and a regular in our team is the challenge he's got to face. I am sure he will, and he will succeed in it."
On Arblaster's performance, Wilder added: "He made a comment to Knilly at half-time at Liverpool, saying: 'They are coming from nowhere' in terms of the press.
“Liverpool have arguably got the best press and counter-press in the Premier League and we've reviewed the game back this morning and we've seen the way they go and hunt the ball back in ones, twos and threes and they take a step forward. Especially those midfield players. He got caught a couple of times, but he'll learn from that. That's as tough as it gets.
“It doesn't mean it's going to get any drop-off on Sunday. He's playing about £250m of central midfield players in there but our boy will no doubt enjoy that challenge. He understands the speed and intensity of the Premier League is the best in the world. You get up to speed and get used to that, then anything else you can handle."
