Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

Paul Heckingbottom, Eddie Howe and Frank Lampard emerge as the favourites to replace Chris Wilder as Sheffield United manager... with the Blades boss set to depart TODAY

Paul Heckingbottom, Eddie Howe and Frank Lampard are among the bookies' favourites to replace Chris Wilder as Sheffield United manager, with the 53-year-old expected be sacked today.

Sportsmail revealed earlier in March that Wilder's position as Sheffield United boss was under 'serious threat' following numerous clashes with owner Abdullah bin Musa'ad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Wilder is now expected to be relieved of his duties following a breakdown in communication with the owners, due to a disagreement in their desire to appoint a director of football.

Chris Wilder is expected to leave his role as Sheffield United manager as soon as TODAY

Up next for the Blades is a highly challenging trip to Leicester City on Sunday, with an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Chelsea to come a week later.