Championship - Blades optimistic on Kilgallon

Eurosport - Fri, 26 Jun 11:02:00 2009

Kevin Blackwell is "optimistic" that Matthew Kilgallon will remain at Sheffield United next season.

FOOTBALL Sheffield United defender Matthew Kilgallon, who boss Kevin Blackwell wants to stay at the club - 0

The defender's future is unclear with Wolves, Birmingham and Wigan all being linked with the centre-back.

The 24-year-old played 46 times for the Blades last season and was a key factor in their progress to the Championship play-off final and the club are keen for him to extend the three-and-a-half year contract he signed in January 2007.

Talks with the player and his agent stalled last week but Blackwell is confident the former Leeds United player will be at the club for the opening fixture against Middlesbrough.

The Blades manager told the Sheffield Star: "I have held preliminary talks with Matt and those negotiations will continue when I return from holiday next week.

"Of course I want him to stay, and I am optimistic that he will."

PA Sport

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