Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick faces an uncertain future, with club executives set to discuss his position during a meeting with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are expected to present their recommendations to Ratcliffe following United's disastrous start to the Premier League season.
The pressure on Carrick intensified after Sunday's dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left Manchester United 18th in the table, just one point above bottom-placed Crystal Palace.
According to BBC Sport, there is growing expectation that Berrada and Wilcox will recommend dismissing the 45-year-old, although the Glazer family will also be consulted before a final decision is reached.
Wednesday's meeting was scheduled before the latest concerns over Carrick's position emerged. However, his future and potential changes to the coaching staff are now expected to feature prominently in discussions.
Should United decide to part ways with Carrick, the club reportedly intends to inform him in person. An official announcement may not come until Thursday.
Despite United recording their worst start to a domestic campaign in 40 years, the club's hierarchy reportedly remains confident that a top-five Premier League finish is still achievable.
Manchester United have already explored alternative managerial options amid growing concerns over the team's performances.
BBC Sport reported in October that the club had made contact with former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is also understood to be interested in the position, while Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly indicated he would consider returning to the Premier League with United.
Pochettino signed a contract extension with the United States national team in August, although the agreement is believed to include provisions allowing him to leave for certain high-profile managerial opportunities.
The American national team is scheduled to face Haiti in a two-legged Concacaf Nations League play-off on 14 and 18 November, potentially complicating any immediate approach.
Carrick's position has become increasingly difficult following a series of disappointing results.
Manchester United have won just once in their opening 10 Premier League matches, marking their worst start to a top-flight season since 1986-87.
The Red Devils have also conceded 19 league goals, with only Crystal Palace and Ipswich recording worse defensive statistics.
Across all competitions, United have managed just three victories in 15 matches, raising serious concerns about the team's defensive organisation, consistency and overall direction.
Carrick was given additional time following the defeat to Bournemouth, with the club believing he deserved an opportunity to reverse United's fortunes.
However, his subsequent three matches produced just one victory, one draw and one defeat.
Although United demonstrated resilience by recovering from two-goal deficits on three occasions during that period, their continued defensive struggles have overshadowed those performances.
The November international break was initially viewed as an appropriate opportunity to assess the team's progress. Instead, it could now provide the club with an opening to make a managerial change.
Manchester United's difficulties began before their opening Premier League fixture against Hull City.
Striker Benjamin Sesko was still recovering from a shin injury sustained during the previous campaign when Amad Diallo suffered an ankle problem that ruled him out for seven weeks.
The injuries disrupted Carrick's attacking plans, forcing Bryan Mbeumo into a wider role and leaving Matheus Cunha to operate in a central position.
However, Cunha's tendency to drop deep created problems for captain Bruno Fernandes, with both players frequently occupying similar areas of the pitch.
United struggled against Hull's physical approach, prompting former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft to question the team's commitment.
Carrick dismissed those claims as "ridiculous" and insisted the opening defeat should not define United's season.
A week later, United recovered from a difficult start against newly promoted Ipswich Town to secure a 5-2 victory, inspired by a Fernandes hat-trick.
The Portugal international, who had recently been named PFA Player of the Year for 2025-26, has since managed just one further Premier League goal, a penalty against Aston Villa.
Further setbacks followed, including a frustrating draw against Everton after Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a late equaliser.
United's defensive weaknesses were exposed again against Manchester City, despite their rivals being reduced to 10 players during the first half.
Carrick criticised the decision to allow an Erling Haaland goal, which referees' chief Howard Webb later acknowledged should have been disallowed.
Nevertheless, the controversial decision did little to disguise another disappointing United performance.
Manchester United's problems extended beyond the Premier League, with disappointing results in domestic cup and European competitions.
Despite establishing an early 2-0 lead against Brighton in the EFL Cup, United surrendered their advantage and were eliminated after conceding twice in four second-half minutes.
A late equaliser from Cunha against Fulham offered brief encouragement, but another stoppage-time goal conceded against 10-man Tottenham highlighted the team's inability to protect results.
United's Champions League campaign also suffered significant setbacks.
A 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by a 4-1 loss against Como, with the Italian side scoring inside the opening two minutes.
The defeats intensified scrutiny of Carrick's tactical decisions and exposed growing frustration within the squad.
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised United's summer recruitment following the Atletico defeat, directing his frustration towards technical director Jason Wilcox.
Fernandes subsequently questioned Carrick's tactics after the defeat to Como, further increasing speculation about tensions within the dressing room.
The United captain was dropped for the Bournemouth fixture before returning to the starting line-up against Chelsea, although both matches ended in defeat.
Injuries have further complicated Carrick's efforts to establish a settled team.
Sesko and Luke Shaw have both spent time on the sidelines, while Marcus Rashford has not featured since the Atletico defeat.
The problems at left-back have been particularly disruptive, with Carrick using five different players in the position throughout the campaign.
Manchester United now face a significant decision as they attempt to rescue a season that has rapidly deteriorated.
Carrick's earlier success as interim manager had raised expectations that he could provide stability and guide the club towards a stronger future.
However, defensive problems, inconsistent performances, injuries and growing dressing room frustration have placed his position under increasing scrutiny.
With United sitting in the Premier League relegation zone and having secured only three wins from 15 matches across all competitions, the pressure for change continues to grow.
Wednesday's meeting in Monaco could prove decisive, with Ratcliffe, Berrada and Wilcox expected to assess whether Carrick remains the right manager to lead Manchester United forward.
While the club still believes European qualification is possible, Carrick's immediate future appears increasingly uncertain.
