Alexander Blessin

Sheffield United have confirmed they view Scotland as a source of new talent in the transfer mrket: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Blades confirm Scotland transfer link

Former Oostende head coach Alexander Blessin was wanted by Sheffield United: VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Lys set to face the man United wanted

Paul Heckingbottom, manager of Sheffield United: Andrew Yates / Sportimage

Fan View: Third time's a charm with my optimistic Blades outlook

Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic: Simon Bellis / Sportimage

The season-defining task facing United

Peruvian midfielder Yuriel Celi (centre) has been linked with Sheffield United (Photo by JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images).

The boxes Peruvian wonderkid must tick

Serbian manager Slavisa Jokanovic: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

When Slavisa will be officially unveiled as Sheffield United boss

Scotland defender Jack Hendry had been linked with Sheffield United: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

How Slav has proved he will retain the final say on new recruits

Scotland's defender Jack Hendry in action for his country: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

'Target' set to decide his future later this summer

Scotland's defender Jack Hendry scores against the Netherlands (PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Reported Blades target discusses future ahead of Euros

Slavisa Jokanovic: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

The runners, riders and bookies' faves to be the next Sheffield United manager

Slavisa Jokanovic is in the running for the Sheffield United job: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Blades hold a second round of talks about their managerial vacancy

Oostende's head coach Alexander Blessin: KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Blades-linked coach is named manager of year in Belgium

Slavisa Jokanovic appears the outstanding candidate to take charge of Sheffield United: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

The people United's new manager must impress

Beerschot's head coach Will Still (Photo by KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

The man who one day in the future could become Sheffield United manager

Slavisa Jokanovic in his days at Fulham (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Six reasons Slaviša Jokanović is the ideal candidate for the Blades job

Slavisa Jokanovic: LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images

Blades expected to approach Slavisa

Serbian manager Slavisa Jokanovic: LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images

Slav's shortlist status revealed

Pic: Michael Regan/Getty

Blades RECAP: No.1 target Blessin speaks out | Boss's warning after Spurs loss

Oostende's head coach Alexander Blessin is United's top managerial target, despite his ineligibility for a work permit (Photo by KURT DESPLENTER/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Alexander Blessin answers latest questions about becoming next Blades boss

Paul Heckingbottom, temporary manager of Sheffield United, with CEO Stephen Bettis: Darren Staples/Sportimage

Hecky says what he won't do after learning he could become United's number one

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah with former manager Chris Wilder: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

How Sheffield United drew-up their managerial shortlist

Paul Heckingbottom and Sheffield United's chief executive Steve Bettis: Darren Staples/Sportimage

This is why Sheffield United confirmed Hecky is a contender

Paul Heckingbottom temporary manager of Sheffield Utd at the final whistle during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: 3rd April 2021. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

The box Sheffield United will demand their next manager can tick

Sheffield United next manager odds (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Next Sheffield United manager odds as ex-Bournemouth boss moves into contention

Slavisa Jokanovic has been linked with Sheffield United (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Why Jokanović would not fall foul of same issues that could scupper Blessin move

Paul Heckingbottom has taken caretaker charge of Sheffield United (Getty)

Hecky says managers will be "knocking door down" to get Blades job - here's why

Sheffield United were relegated on Saturday (Photo by JASON CAIRNDUFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Where did it all go wrong for Sheffield United in the Premier League?

Matt Kilgallon reacts after Sheffield United's relegation from the Premier League back in 2007 -

Why Matt Kilgallon thinks Sheffield United struggled this season

Oostende's head coach Alexander Blessin is a managerial target of Sheffield United (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Oostende coach Alexander Blessin breaks silence over Sheffield United links

Wolverhampton, England, 17th April 2021. Paul Heckingbottom temporary manager of Sheffield Utd looks on dejected at the final whistle during the Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampton. Picture credit should read: Darren Staples/ Sportimage

Talks take place about new manager as quick appointment urged

David McGoldrick vies with Arsenal's Rob Holding during the latest defeat at Bramall Lane.

Alan Biggs: Why Slavisa Jokanovic is the safest bet for Sheffield United vacancy

Beerschot's Isamaila Cheikh Coulibaly celebrates after scoring during a soccer match between Beerschot VA and KAA Gent, Sunday 10 January 2021 in Antwerp, on the advenced day thirty of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO JOHAN EYCKENS (Photo by JOHAN EYCKENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Beerschot fail to lend Sheffield United a helping hand

Kean Bryan of Sheffield United (L) is out of contract at the end of the season: Andrew Yates/Sportimage

Vultures begin to circle above managerless Blades

A run through Forge Dam woods: Tony Johnson

Greystones Road, gegenpressing and what will really change The Blades

Oostende's head coach Alexander Blessin interests Sheffield United: KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Blades warned what to expect if they approach Blessin

Beerschot face KV Oostende this weekend in the Jupiler Pro League

How The Blades' sister club can help them land a new manager

Sheffield United are interested in Oostende's head coach Alexander Blessin (R): JAMES ARTHUR GEKIERE/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland star could become a target if Blessin gets the nod

Oostende's head coach Alexander Blessin has impressed Sheffield United: KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images

The big Brexit hurdle potentially between The Blades and Blessin

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