Blades in talks to keep Riedewald and Bamford

Sheffield United do not want to lose midfielder Jairo Riedewald or forward Patrick Bamford, says head coach Chris Wilder.

Netherlands international Riedewald, 29, and former Leeds striker Bamford, 32, are both on short-term deals which are due to expire in January, but Wilder is keen for them remain at Bramall Lane.

"There's been contact from myself to the players and I believe they are all over wanting to come, and why shouldn't they be?" he told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"They've been outstanding, I've been delighted with the contribution of both of the guys. I personally don't want to lose both of them, so it's up to us to find a common ground in terms of length (of contract) and obviously the details of the contract."

Bamford scored his first goal for the Blades in last week's 3-0 win over Portsmouth, while Riedewald has started six of their nine games since joining in October.

"The board have backed it, they understand the importance of the two boys as well and the contributions they've already made," added Wilder.

"I don't want to lose these guys in January but, unfortunately, that might be the case if someone comes over the top of us and blows us out of the water, but we're confident we can get a deal done with both the guys and their immediate and medium-term future is with us."

Sheffield United will host Stoke in the Championship on Saturday (15:00 GMT).