Sheffield United won't act on manager Chris Wilder's future until after the end of the season.
The Sun says they will save a fortune if they wait to sack Wilder AFTER relegation.
Wilder has been a huge success at Blades, taking them from League One to the Prem in his reign.
But both parties look set to agree it is time for a change in the summer.
Relations have been strained for months over lack of communication.
Tthe last transfer window a flop when Wilder wanted to give it a last go in the market.
