Sheffield United favourite Karl Robinson to assess MK future

MK Dons boss Karl Robinson will discuss his future with his agent this week, amid speculation linking him to the Sheffield United vacancy.

Robinson, 32, is the favourite to take up the job at Bramall Lane, where Chris Morgan has been caretaker since Danny Wilson's departure in April.

The Blades have a shortlist of seven candidates for the role.

Robinson has confirmed to BBC Three Counties Radio that he will meet with his agent in the coming days.

It is also understood United would need to pay a six-figure compensation fee to break Robinson from his contract, which runs until 2014.

In March the former Liverpool coach said he would still be at the MK helm next season, but the Dons had their worst campaign since Robinson took over three years ago, having failed to reach the League One play-offs this term after two consecutive semi-final defeats.

Robinson has been linked to numerous clubs throughout his tenure at Stadium MK, including Nottingham Forest, Huddersfield and Blackpool.

He was the youngest manager in the Football League until Lee Johnson, 31, became Oldham boss in March.