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Wilder on Charles links, Cannon and injuries

Shea Charles in action for Sheffield Wednesday
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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Championship game at Swansea City (kick-off 19:45 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

  • On the Blades being linked with a move for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles who is currently on loan at city rivals Sheffield Wednesday: "He's a player we know a lot about - I know his agent really well. He's a player we identified in the summer as well - we're all doing our jobs and there's a list of players so it's not a wind-up. He's on the list and we'll see where we go in the next week."

  • A move for Leicester forward Tom Cannon is progressing: "There's talk between the clubs and agents and player and we've put a bid in so I'm due to catch-up with Stephen Bettis (CEO) regarding the progression of not just one player but two or three others so I think it will be a moving week for us."

  • Vinicius Souza and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are training today (Monday) and could be involved in the game in south Wales: "It's not absolutely nailed on - we have to be sensible but if they can get involved on Tuesday that'd be great news."

  • On injuries to Tom Davies and Sam McCallum: "Tom is going for a scan and hopefully it won't be too bad - he's doubtful for Tuesday but we're under the impression it won't be anymore than one or two games and we're hopeful Sam will be okay for Tuesday."