Paul Heckingbottom reveals wish for Sheffield United player whose contract expires in the summer

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom hopes forward Lys Mousset can turn his fortunes around at current loan side Salernitana after a nightmare debut in Serie A, speaking to Yorkshire Live.

The Frenchman had been told he needed to lose weight if he wanted to be in first-team contention – but instead of competing for regular playing time at Bramall Lane – he was shipped out on loan to Italy with his contract with the English side expiring at the end of the campaign.

Although his three goals in seven appearances this term for the Blades is a reasonably impressive total, his failure to stay fit limited his playing time and he will be looking to increase his first-team opportunities in the Italian top-flight.

In his first appearance for Salernitana earlier this month though, in an important game against Spezia as both sides look to secure their survival, he conceded a penalty, was booked for his troubles and withdrawn at half-time in a game his side went on to draw 2-2.

A win would have been crucial for Stefano Colantuono’s men who are currently bottom of the table – and with the 26-year-old not impressing in that match – he was an unused substitute in their following game against Genoa.

Going into tonight’s tie against league giants AC Milan, it’s currently unclear as to whether he will be involved in any capacity but his boss back at Bramall Lane has wished him all the best with a potential contract extension in the offing if he can impress.

Speaking ahead of United’s clash with Swansea City this afternoon, Heckingbottom said: “There was a big thing made of his debut.

“I didn’t enjoy reading some of the things that I read, but he’s been thrown in at the deep end and got brought off at half-time. He knows it’s a great