Chris Wilder's future as Sheffield United manager is under discussion with frustration building over the owners' desire to appoint a director of football.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed earlier this month that his position at Bramall Lane was under 'serious threat' after clashes with owner Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The Blades are bottom of the Premier League having won just four of their 28 matches this season. They sit 12 points from safety.
With relegation to the Championship now appearing likely, both Wilder and Prince Abdullah have plans as to what needs to happen to ensure an immediate return to the top-flight.