Former Reds defender Chris Morgan says his future could be resolved in the next 48 hours.
Neil Warnock has previously been linked with a Morgan who says he's flattered with the interest and has four or five options open to him.
Morgan also admitted it was hard leaving Barnsley but said there was no ill feeling toward the club.
Morgan could be a Blade inside 48 hours
Meanwhile, Reds trialist Brynjar Gunnarsson has made a surprising return to Stoke for now at least.
After rejecting a pay cut earlier in the summer this latest news could trigger off fresh talks between the Stoke and the player.