Matthew Kilgallon has revealed he is yet to be offered a new deal by Sheffield United.

The highly-rated central defender was reported to have been the subject of interest from Barclays Premier League clubs over the summer, but the Blades were able to fend off those advances.

The Championship outfit insisted they were determined to retain the services of the former Leeds man, with a contract extension said to be in the pipeline.

Kilgallon hinted he would be willing to talk terms, happy to remain part of the fold at Bramall Lane.

However, with an offer yet to be made, the 25-year-old admits that he may be forced to look elsewhere in order to fulfil his ambitions.

"I haven't been offered a new contract at Sheffield, I have had nothing in front of me," Kilgallon told Sky Sports News.

"I don't know what's going to happen there, but I have to try and forget about that side and play football."

He added: "I'm 25 now and everyone wants to play in the Premiership.

"I think it will suit me more to how I play. It's about reading the game and a bit more about time on the ball, whereas in the Championship it's a bit more in the air. But it's all good fun.

"It is an important time in my career and I want to play as high as I can. So if I play well that's what could happen."