Speed eyes De Laet stay

Sheffield United boss Gary Speed is hoping to extend Manchester United defender Ritchie De Laet's loan spell.

The Belgium international has appeared three times for the Blades since arriving on a temporary basis at the end of last month.

His most recent outing was in central defence in Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Watford as cover for injured duo Chris Morgan and Kyle Bartley.

Manager Speed is hoping to prolong the 21-year-old's stay at Bramall Lane as the south Yorkshire side look to bounce back from three games without a win.