Southampton reject offer from Sheffield United for Will Smallbone

The Republic of Ireland international, who spent last season on loan at Stoke City, has a year left on his deal with the Saints.

BLADES BOUND?: Will Smallbone poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland media conference at Calista Luxury Resort in Antalya, Turkey. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Southampton have rejected an offer from Sheffield United for Republic of Ireland international Will Smallbone.

The Athletic have reported that the newly-promoted Premier League side, who also have Irish defender John Egan in their ranks, made an offer believed to be less than €9million for playmaker on Tuesday.