Manchester United's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox will meet in Monaco on Wednesday to decide the future of head coach Michael Carrick, with sources indicating the recommendation is to sack him.
United sit 18th in the Premier League after one win in 10 games, their worst start since 1986-87. The club has opened talks with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement.
The Monaco meeting was pre-planned but now centers on Carrick's fate. Previous managerial decisions were not made in Monaco; Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag were dismissed after meetings elsewhere.
United have conceded 30 goals in 15 games this season. Despite comebacks against Roma, Chelsea, and Aston Villa, the chaotic nature of performances has led Berrada and Wilcox to conclude a change is needed.
Other candidates linked include Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann, and Kieran McKenna. An alternative is adding coaching support, such as Aaron Danks.
Ratcliffe's faith in Berrada and Wilcox remains, but the Glazer family must sign off any decision. The board's delegation of football responsibilities can be revoked.
Carrick continues to prepare the team for upcoming training sessions and the match against Liverpool on 22 November, with several players on international duty.
