Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick looks on during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on October 31, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Manchester United are expected to part ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a disappointing start to the Premier League season.
As reported by BBC Sport, the club’s leadership will decide Carrick’s future at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday, with chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe expected to attend.
Berrada and Wilcox are reportedly expected to recommend Carrick’s dismissal as United consider a change in leadership.
The Red Devils have endured a difficult campaign, winning just one of their opening 10 league matches and failing to record a victory since August. Their position in the relegation zone represents their lowest standing at this stage of a top-flight season since the 1986-87 campaign, when they were 20th.
Meanwhile, United have reportedly opened talks with former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino over the possibility of taking charge at Old Trafford.
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The 54-year-old currently manages the United States national team, having taken the role in September 2024. He renewed his contract in August and reportedly has a $10 million (£7.5 million) release clause.
Pochettino has previously been considered for the Manchester United job on three occasions: following Jose Mourinho’s departure in 2018, before the appointment of Erik ten Hag in 2022, and after Ten Hag’s dismissal in 2024.
The Argentine enjoyed successful spells in the Premier League with Southampton and Tottenham, guiding Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final. He also managed Paris Saint-Germain before his spell at Chelsea.
With Carrick’s future hanging in the balance, Wednesday’s meeting could prove decisive in determining the next direction of Manchester United’s managerial project.
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