Neil Warnock's future at Sheffield United could soon become clearer after the club tonight called a press conference for tomorrow morning.

He indicated last week he was unhappy with the club's new contract offer, which has now dropped significantly in light of the Blades' relegation.

Had Warnock kept his side in the Premiership he would have been offered a reported £750,000 deal, which is now reportedly worth £450,000.

And with a group of his carefully nurtured stars such as Phil Jagielka now likely to head for the exit doors, Warnock may believe the time has come to end his reign.

Blades assistant boss Stuart McCall gave the strongest indication yet that Warnock may follow Paul Jewell's example in a radio interview on Monday.

McCall had told TalkSPORT: "We'll see what happens but it wouldn't surprise me if that was the gaffer's last game in charge."

The press conference could yet prove to be a red herring. The club could comment on a possible legal challenge against the Premier League in the ongoing Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez transfer saga.