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title: "Sheffield United: Chris Wilder discusses new contract for John Lundstram with club’s owners"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Maleham"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2019-11-22T16:50:33Z"
modified: "2020-03-30T16:09:41Z"
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# Sheffield United: Chris Wilder discusses new contract for John Lundstram with club’s owners

**Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has confirmed that he has spoken to the club’s owners about a new contract for John Lundstram (via [@JamesShield1](https://twitter.com/JamesShield1/status/1197829473472851968)).**

The 52-year-old recently spent some time in Dubai with the Blades’ top brass and it appears that the midfielder’s future was on the agenda.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Lundstram has been a regular for the Blades so far this season, starting in each of their opening 12 Premier League fixtures ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/leistungsdaten/spieler/156941)).

He is out of contract at the end of the campaign ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/profil/spieler/156941)), but it appears that manager Chris Wilder has made it a priority that they agree fresh terms with the 25-year-old.

Speaking at his press conference ahead of their fixture against Manchester United, Wilder confirmed that he has spoken to the club’s hierarchy about a new deal for Lundstram.

“The meeting I had with the owners, that was part of that \[Lundstram’s contract situation\],” Wilder said (via [BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07vs52r)).

“John is one of a number of players that we want to get tied down for the next few years.”

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Getting Lundstram tied down needs to be an immediate priority for Sheffield United, so it is good news for them that Wilder has discussed a new deal for him with their owners.

The midfielder has adapted to life in the Premier League terrifically well, scoring three goals and providing one assist already ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/leistungsdaten/spieler/156941)).

It has been some turnaround for the ex-Everton man, who played just 10 times in the Championship last season ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-lundstram/leistungsdaten/spieler/156941/plus/0?saison=2018)).

But he has become a key player for them this term, so tying him down would be excellent business. Losing him for free would be an absolute travesty for the club.

***Sheffield United fans, how impressed have you been with John Lundstram this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…***