Sheffield United striker Gary Madine wants to stay at Bramall Lane beyond this season.

The on-loan Cardiff City man has been an impressive signing for the Blades since signing in January, and he has told the Sheffield Star that he sees his future with the club as long as Chris Wilder wants to keep him around.

"This feels like home to me now. I'd be devastated if I had to move on from here at the end of the season. I'd love to stay for as long as the manager wants me and hopefully that's beyond the summer." Madine said.

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"I knew I'd enjoy it here, that's why I jumped at the chance to come, but I wasn't thinking about the future, I just wanted to come snf play games, score goals and win promotion again."

The big striker was a controversial signing when he joined the club owing to his ties with city rivals Sheffield Wednesday and long history with Blades skipper Billy Sharp, but Madine has settled in well, scoring some crucial goals along the way and given the Blades a massive option up front.

And Madine seems delighted to be at Bramall Lane, adding:

"I'm settled here, I'm content and happy. I've proved I play my best football when I'm happy and I couldn't be happier than I am at Sheffield United."

United were looking to see of Nottingham Forest today ahead of Leeds' home tie with Wigan Athletic later in the day as they look to keep the pressure on the top two.

The Verdict

This would be a superb piece of permanent business for United and there's no reason why the club won't want to keep him.

Madine was just what the Blades needed in January, and he'll be vital if they do stay in the Championship and they want to win promotion next term.