Warnock plays down new deal talk

Warnock's contract expires at the end of the current season

Neil Warnock insists his priority is securing Sheffield United's Premiership safety and not his own future.

Warnock's current deal expires at the end of the season, but he denied speculation he is about to sign a new long-term agreement.

He said: "I don't where the speculation has come from, but this is not the time for me to be finalising the details of a new contract.

"Nothing will be decided until we know what division we will be in next year."

Warnock's side are firmly back in the relegation dogfight following the Blades' defeat at Bolton, coupled with Charlton's win over Wigan, which leaves United just one point above the relegation places.

The Blades boss has had informal talks with Sheffield United plc chairman Kevin McCabe.

Warnock said: "Yes, I have chatted to Kevin vaguely about the issue. We are always talking because we share the same ambitions, but we have the overall picture of Sheffield United to consider."