Sheffield United remain well in the hunt for the play-offs in the Sky Bet Championship after a fine return to the second tier of English football.

Chris Wilder’s side have used the momentum of last season’s League One title win to challenge for the top-six in the Championship this year, with the Blades one club looking to secure play-off football in the coming weeks.

There is stiff competition for a place in the top-six this season, with a host of clubs looking to seize the two places that appear up for grabs.

For large parts of the first-half of the season Sheffield United looked like they would stay in contention, but inconsistency has crept into their game in recent months, which might mean they fall short.

In the summer, whatever happens, Wilder will want to improve his squad.

Here at FLW, we take a look at the Blades’ midfield and John Lundstram, identifying FOUR players we believe would be an upgrade…

Norwood has had a limited role to play at Fulham this season, but it shouldn’t be taken away from him how good he can actually be in midfield.

Wilder has the ability to get the best out of certain players and Norwood could certainly be one of those.

Colback is currently at Nottingham Forest on-loan from Newcastle United.

The midfielder has a wealth of experience in the English game, which would be key to helping Wilder’s midfield improve.

Nolan has done well with Shrewsbury in League One this season, scoring plenty of goals from midfield.

Wilder has ben keen to hand lower league midfielders a route to the Championship before and Nolan would be a good option for him to take a look at.

It hasn’t really happened for Butterfield across Sheffield at Hillsborough this season, with it likely the midfielder will return to Derby County in the summer.

Sheffield United could be a club that helps put Butterfield’s career back on track.