Three consecutive wins has attracted interest from clubs for Patrick Bamford and Jairo Riedewald, who are both on short-term contracts.

Manager Chris Wilder said “they’ve been outstanding” in their short periods at Sheffield United and is trying to tie them down to new deals over the coming weeks.

The contracts of Bamford, 32, and Riedewald, who is 29, both expire on January 1. They had both been free agents when they signed for the Blades recently after the transer window had closed.

A resurgent Sheffield United will look to make it four wins in a row against an unpredictable Stoke City on Saturday afternoon.

Nine goals and two clean sheets in the last three matches have lightened the mood at Bramall Lane, elevating the team to 19th place after a poor start to the season under former manager Ruben Selles.

Competition for places in the forward line has increased in recent games, and with three games in the next week, Wilder will be sure to rotate his side.

Forward Tom Cannon has also turned his form around with two goals in his last three games, gaining praise from the Blades manager. This is a big improvement from his previous 27 appearances, in which he scored one goal.

Asked about whether there is a selection dilemma up front, Wilder said: “We’ve created big chances, but it’s the final chances that decides the outcome of the game.”

With the club now sitting two points above the relegation zone, Chris Wilder’s side will be looking at progressing towards the play-off places. 

The Blades manager said he sees Sheffield United as a top 25 club in the country, believing recent form can help rejuvenate their push for promotion after finishing third last season.

Wilder said: “It’s been a difficult start to the season, but we’re doing our best to reset and move it forward.”

Talking about the challenge that Stoke pose, Wilder said he sees Stoke as a big club that belongs at the top of the table, describing manager Mark Robins as a “good manager who has recruited really well.”

Stoke have struggled to break into the top half of the Championship in recent seasons, despite being a force in the Premier League less than a decade ago. 

As the World Cup draw takes place later on Friday, Wilder said Tahith Chong representing Curucao is “an amazing achievement” and the experience will only improve him as a player with a “fabulous future.”