Sheffield United striker Ched Evans says he does not want to leave the club in the summer and is hoping to agree a new contract.

Evans' present deal expires at the end of the season and the 23-year-old is eager to help the Blades win promotion back to the Championship.

He scored a brace in Saturday's 2-1 home win over Preston, after earlier missing a penalty, to take his tally for the season to 21 goals in all competitions.

The former Manchester City youngster is enjoying playing for Danny Wilson's side and he is focused on staying at Bramall Lane.

"My contract is up at the end of the season and what happens then is out of my hands to a large extent," said Evans in The Sun.

"But I would really like to stay. There is no point in leaving somewhere when you are enjoying your football as much as I am.

"We are playing great football, scoring goals, we're second in the league and everyone is buzzing. It is a brilliant place to be. Everyone knows this is a huge club.

"I have also got so much respect for the gaffer Danny Wilson and I appreciate the faith he has in me.

"I am in the best form of my career and that is down to the manager, the kind of football we play and the fact I have got players of great quality all around me."