Wilder says will allow captain Sharp to decide his Sheffield United future

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(Reuters) - Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has told club captain Billy Sharp that he can leave the club in January if he is keen to secure regular first-team opportunities elsewhere.

British media reported several Championship (second tier) clubs have shown an interest in signing striker Sharp, who has started just one Premier League game this season.