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Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is reportedly hanging in the balance, with senior club executives expected to recommend his dismissal following the team’s alarming slide into the Premier League relegation zone.
According to Mail Online, United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox travelled to the south of France on Tuesday to attend a scheduled meeting of INEOS executives in Monaco.
The two officials are expected to present their recommendation to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Wednesday, with growing indications that Carrick could be relieved of his duties.
However, sources within Manchester United insist that no final decision has been taken. Any move to sack the 45-year-old would also require approval from co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer, highlighting the complicated ownership structure behind the club’s major decisions.
Carrick’s position has reportedly become increasingly difficult following United’s poor performances, with the club now facing the embarrassing prospect of a relegation battle.
For a team with United’s history, financial strength, and global following, slipping into the bottom end of the Premier League represents more than an ordinary dip in form. It raises serious questions about the club’s direction, recruitment, and ability to compete at the highest level.
Pochettino Emerges as Leading Replacement
Meanwhile, former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Carrick should United decide to make a change.
However, securing the Argentine’s services could prove financially complicated, as he is currently contracted to the United States men’s national team.
United would reportedly need to pay around £7 million to secure his release.
Pochettino’s potential appointment would represent another major attempt by the Old Trafford hierarchy to restore stability at a club that has struggled to maintain consistency in the dugout.
Another Managerial Change at Old Trafford?
United reportedly wants to communicate any dismissal decision to Carrick personally before making a public announcement. As a result, an official statement could be delayed until Thursday.
If dismissed, Carrick would become the club’s second managerial casualty in 2026, having replaced Ruben Amorim in January.
His departure would leave Manchester United searching for a third permanent manager within the same year, further exposing the instability that has undermined the club’s ambitions.
Ultimately, the Monaco meeting could prove decisive, not just for Carrick’s immediate future but also for United’s wider rebuilding project. Another managerial change may offer a fresh start, but without addressing the deeper problems behind the club’s decline, a new appointment alone may not be enough to turn things around.
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