The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd

What the report says

Manchester United’s senior football decision-makers are due to meet in Monaco on Wednesday to determine Michael Carrick’s future as head coach, according to BBC Sport Football. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are reported to be travelling for a regular strategy meeting with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but this session is expected to focus mainly on whether Carrick should stay in charge.

The BBC says the pair are likely to recommend a change after a poor start to the season, with United sitting 18th in the Premier League and struggling for results and goals. The club has also conceded heavily across league and cup competitions. Although United recently recovered points from losing positions against Roma and Aston Villa, Berrada and Wilcox are understood to have concluded that the team’s ongoing defensive problems mean a new approach is needed.

The report says one alternative under discussion is extra coaching support rather than an immediate dismissal, with Aaron Danks mentioned as a possible addition. However, the expectation is that Ratcliffe would back the recommendation to part ways with Carrick. Any final decision would also need sign-off from the Glazer family, who remain on the board.

BBC Sport notes that the Monaco setting is linked to Ratcliffe’s home base and Ineos offices there, and that the meeting was already scheduled. Carrick is expected to continue working as normal until informed otherwise.