Alexander Blessin is firming as favourite for the Sheffield United manager's job.

The Examiner says Blessin appears poised to depart his current employers KV Oostende amid further links to the vacancy at Sheffield United.

Reports in Belgium suggest that Oostende are readying themselves to lose the 47-year-old soon.

Blessin, a former youth coach at RB Leipzig, has emerged as one of the leading contenders to replace Chris Wilder thanks to his work in Belgium.

Oostende have been transformed from relegation contenders to top-four challengers this term.

United board member and Prince Abdullah's footballing confidant Jan van Winckel has extensive knowledge of the Jupiler Pro League and is well aware of Blessin's achievements.