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Chris Wilder had two spells as boss of Sheffield United, a club he guided from League One to the Premier League in his first stint Leicester City have interviewed former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder in their search for a new manager. The 57-year-old parted company with the Blades after failing to guide the South Yorkshire club back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Sheffield United finished third in the Championship table, one place and 10 points short of automatic promotion, and then went on to lose the play-off final to Sunderland at Wembley in May. Wilder finds himself up against Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl for the vacancy at the King Power Stadium. While Leicester are said to be admirers of 36-year-old Rohl, there is a release clause in his contract that the Foxes would need to meet to try and bring the German in as Ruud van Nistelrooy's replacement. Rohl, however, did not reported back for the start of pre-season at Wednesday amid ongoing financial concerns at the club, where wages have gone unpaid. The interest in Rohl and talks with Wilder come after Leicester were previously linked with former Burnley and Everton manager Sean Dyche. While Dyche is now seen as a less likely candidate, former Bournemouth and Wolves boss Gary O'Neil is another name that has been linked with Leicester on their return to the Championship. Leicester part company with manager Van Nistelrooy Listen to the When You're Smiling podcast: Foxes need a manager - and fast Leicester finished third-from-bottom and 13 points from safety last season as they plunged back to Championship for the second time in three years. It took the Foxes more than nine weeks after their relegation was confirmed to announce Dutchman Van Nistelrooy's departure, just days before players reported back for pre-season training. It meant that Andy King - who was a member of Leicester's Premier League-winning side in 2016 - stepped up from his coaching role at the club to take charge of their first pre-season friendly, a 3-1 win against League One side Peterborough United at their Seagrave training base on Saturday. Latest Leicester news, analysis and fan views Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Legend' Lara should keep Test record - Mulder Wimbledon: Struggling Sinner two sets down to Dimitrov - updates Merlier pips Milan in crash-marred stage three of Tour The device that is taking over people's kitchens Japan’s last World War Two soldier to surrender The 7/7 London bombings, 20 years on Arthur Ashe: The first African-American man to win Wimbledon Who should foot the bill for tennis players' pay rise? Tailenders. Audio Tailenders The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Taylor v Serrano 3 – all you need to know Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails. Video Kartal wins controversial game after electronic line-calling system fails Norris gets to 'live that feeling' of being Silverstone winner England to bounce back? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 predictions - second group games 'Superb' India beat England to level series. Video'Superb' India beat England to level series Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US after Gold Cup loss? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Defending champions England defeated by France. Video Defending champions England defeated by France Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession' 'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m. Video'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby. Video Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.