Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has refused to sanction moves for two of the Blades young talents who have multiple clubs across the EFL scrambling in a bid to secure their signature.

After relegation from the Premier League, an immediate return to the promised land will surely be the target for Wilder and his side, who are attempting to see off interest in numerous members of their squad, with Premier League clubs circling as well as Championship rivals.

Sheffield United attempt to keep their squad together.

The Blades are trying to see off interest from Championship rivals Leeds United for midfielder Gustavo Hamer, while Oliver Arblaster is also a target for Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion, who have completed a deal to sell Billy Gilmour to Napoli, but have suffered an injury setback after new signing Matt O’Riley was injured eight minutes into his debut for the Seagulls.

While the Sheffield United boss is trying to keep senior players around, it has also emerged that the club have turned down moves for two of their young talents. League One giants Wrexham have seen a move rejected for Louie March, with Rotherham United, Huddersfield Town, Stockport County and Plymouth all credited with attempts to sign the England under-20 international.

Another England youth international, Sai Sachdev, has seen a move also turned down, with Lincoln City, Bradford City and Mansfield all reportedly keen on the full-back.

England youth internationals part of the plan for Sheffield United.

According to a report from TBR, the same outlet naming the teams credited with an interest, the Blades boss plans to keep both of the youngsters at Bramall Lane and intends to make them a part of his first-team plans. The two were a part of the side that lost to Barnsley in the EFL Cup in midweek.

While Sachdev could face a challenge to break in at full-back, with the likes of Jamie Shackleton and Alfie Gilchrist at Chris Wilder’s disposal at right-back, the same may not be said for Marsh, who could be boosted by departures such as Cameron Archer this summer as well as Oli McBurnie in the forward option, leaving him with less competition.

It is a risky strategy from a side of their stature that would be expected in the promotion conversation this season, entrusting a spot with youngsters, but it has paid off in the past. Should both impress this season and they do not achieve promotion, they may face a struggle to retain them next summer if they were to gain the attention of clubs in the division above.