Man United executives are meeting with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe this week to discuss Michael Carrick's future as head coach, sources told ESPN. Carrick is on the brink of the sack after overseeing a miserable start to the season with just one league win. The meeting in Monaco was pre-planned and includes CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.
Club sources insist a final decision has not yet been taken, but Carrick is increasingly likely to lose his job before United return after the international break. The talks come amid a dire run of form that has seen United slip in the Premier League's relegation places. Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte are among the names in the frame to replace Carrick if Ratcliffe backs the recommendation.
Former Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, interviewed for the job in 2024, also has admirers internally. However, one source suggested United are unlikely to target a young, up-and-coming coach given their current predicament. The majority of the squad are on international duty.
Carrick returned to Carrington on Tuesday and is said to be carrying on as normal.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing