Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has confirmed Jack Rodwell is training with them.

Former Sunderland and Everton midfielder Rodwell has been without a club since leaving Blackburn Rovers upon the expiration of his contract in the summer, and has not played competitively since April.

The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to Italy, with both Parma and Roma previously interested, but Blades manager Wilder said a contract at Bramall Lane is not out of the question.

"We're looking at him. He's looking at us. It's something that might develop," Wilder said on Thursday.

"We're looking at a couple of signings to help us after January.

"We need to be strong, have cover and some competition within the squad."