Sheffield United have received a significant boost ahead of what appears to be a key summer transfer window.

Jairo Riedewald, a Dutch midfielder, is expected to stay at Bramall Lane after the Blades choose to activate the extra-year clause in his contract, according to The Star’s Danny Hall.

That decision comes on the heels of Monday’s announcement that fellow midfielder Tom Davies will depart United at the end of the season after a three-year stint marred by injuries.

With two contract updates in short succession, the focus inevitably shifts to the rest of the squad, particularly those who are out of contract or about to return to their parent clubs.

FLW looks at the other players who are expected to leave South Yorkshire at the end of the season, including Davies.

Kalvin Phillips

Kalvin Phillips’ brief stint with Sheffield United has been eventful for all the wrong reasons thus far.

After receiving a red card in the Steel City derby and then suffering an injury, the Manchester City player has made few appearances since joining on loan late in the winter window.

Despite this, Chris Wilder has openly stated that he would like to bring the former Leeds United player back next season, saying BBC Radio Sheffield that United would “love to be an option” for Phillips, his agency, and City if a deal could be reached.

However, with nothing definitive in place, Phillips is set to return to the Etihad at the end of his loan.

Chiedozie Ogbene.

Chiedozie Ogbene’s season-long loan from Ipswich Town has never really taken off, with a hamstring ailment compounding his earlier Achilles injury, severely limiting his capacity to make an impact.

With two years remaining on his Portman Road contract this summer and little indication that a permanent Sheffield United move is possible, everything points to Ogbene returning to Suffolk once his loan expires.

Ki-jana Hoever

Ki-Jana Hoever was added to Wilder’s squad in January to give much-needed depth on the right flank, joining Sheffield United on loan from Wolves until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old joined with excellent Championship and Ligue 1 experience from previous spells at Stoke City and Auxerre, but has only made four starts.

Leo Hjelde

Similar to Hoever, Norwegian left-back Leo Hjelde has yet to play any league football for the Blades, with only one start and a few minutes off the bench to his name.

According to the Blades’ official release, the 22-year-old’s loan is limited for the remainder of the season and appears to be done solely to cover Sam McCallum’s injury.

Tyler Bindon

After a tough start, New Zealand international Tyler Bindon has established himself as a valuable member of Wilder’s back line, and both player and manager have expressed optimism about his time with the club and the potential of a return.

According to The Star, Wilder is eager to “openly” discuss extending Bindon’s stay, and the defender has revealed that he feels “very much at home” in South Yorkshire.

Nonetheless, his present deal is merely a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest, where he is under contract until 2028, thus he will officially return to the City Ground at the conclusion of the season unless United can reach a permanent or renewed temporary agreement.

Danny Ings

Danny Ings arrived at Bramall Lane last summer with a point to make after being released by West Ham, signing a one-year contract with an option for another 12 months following a brief training period.

With the club previously confirmed Riedewald’s deal while also revealing Tom Davies’ departure, Ings’ future remains unclear.

Under Wilder, he has mostly played a supporting role and has only scored twice.

Djibril Sounare

Soumare’s scenario differs slightly from that of the other loan players, as Sheffield United committed to a season-long arrangement with Braga that contained an obligatory buy clause if they were promoted back to the Premier League.

Reports from the Portuguese outlet. According to the record, United paid roughly €1.1 million in loan fees and would have been required to pay close to €8.5 million if they advanced this season.

It would be a major surprise to see that responsibility invoked in these circumstances.

Ben Mee

Ben Mee, 36, was brought in to bring experience and leadership at the back after a good trial spell following his departure from Brentford. He signed a one-year contract with the possibility of an extension, similar to Ings.

However, he has not played since late January due to injury, despite reports in February that he was “knocking on the door” to return. When comparing Ings and Mee, the former appears to have his optional extension activated more frequently.