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Sunderland Plotting Move for Sheffield United Boss As Black Cats Target Quick Return to Championship

Sunderland have reportedly begun their search for a new manager after dismissing Chris Coleman, and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is at the top of the Black Cats' wish list.

According to The Sun, incoming Sunderland owner Stewart Donald will look to steal Wilder away from the Blades. There are rumours that he's frustrated by the fight for control currently ongoing at Bramall Lane between joint owners Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Donald and Wilder have a past too, with the wealthy businessman formerly investing heavily into the club he supports, Oxford United - a club that Wilder also once managed.