Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick's future will be decided at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday attended by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox.
Carrick's position is under threat after United slipped to 18th in the Premier League following a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. The club has made its worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years, with one win in 10 league matches and 19 goals conceded.
BBC Sport reported that Berrada and Wilcox are expected to recommend Carrick's dismissal to Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, though a final decision may not be announced until Thursday. Ratcliffe remains supportive of Berrada and Wilcox despite fan criticism.
The Monaco meeting was already planned but will include discussions on Carrick's future and possibly bolstering his coaching staff. If sacked, the club intends to inform Carrick face to face.
Potential replacements mentioned include former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, ex-Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, former Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, and former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has a clause in his USA contract allowing a move for high-profile jobs.
Carrick's tenure has unraveled quickly after an impressive interim spell. Injuries to key players, defensive frailties, and poor results have led to the current crisis.
