Cameron Dawson has said that 'it's always nice' to feel wanted after being backed by Garry Monk to succeed at Sheffield Wednesday.
The goalkeeper is out of contract next summer but has been told that he's in the Owls' long-term plans by the manager.
The 24-year-old has found regular first team action hard to nail down, but has found himself in favour in recent weeks following Monk's decision to drop Kieren Westwood.
Dawson will be keen to impress as he looks to earn a new deal at Hillsborough, but he'll no doubt have his eye on the reported interest from Derby County and Glasgow Rangers.
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But despite that, Dawson says that he's prioritising a stay with his hometown club.
Quoted by the Sheffield Star, Dawson said: "That's always nice to hear when a manager speaks good about you and wants you to be a part of the club.
“The main thing is that you’re wanted, if I'm wanted here then that's the main thing for me.
“I’ve had some really open, positive talks with the manager.
“In terms of contract talks, that’s not started yet.”
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Asked about how he feels at the delayed contract talks, Dawson said: "That’s something I’m quite easy about to be honest.
“I'm at a great football club here, of course I’m open to contract talks.
“Like I say, that hasn’t started yet, but as and when that does happen, happy days.”
The verdict
There's no doubt that Cameron Dawson would love to stay at Sheffield Wednesday.
The 24-year-old is a Sheffield lad and if the club decide to open talks with him then he's bound to want to extend his stay with the clubs.
Of course having interest from the likes of Derby County and Rangers is a huge boost, meaning that Dawson is in a particularly strong position as he contract starts to wind down.
