Manchester United are expected to dismiss Michael Carrick ahead of the Premier League’s return this month following a disastrous beginning to the season.
The Athletic says that the club is getting more and more likely to sack the boss in the next few days, but United haven’t confirmed that a decision is already been reached.
Carrick was under pressure following back-to-back defeats to Como and Bournemouth and the club is understood to have given him until the international break to turn things around.
Things took a turn for the worse for United when they lost to Chelsea, before beating Roma in the Champions League and being involved in a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa.
United paid the price for not capitalising on a two-goal advantage for the second time in as many games against Villa, as their winless run in the Premier League stretched to eight matches and they sank to 18th.
Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are said to be prepared to tell Carrick he has no future at the club, and to sack him in a meeting with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
United are already looking at possible replacements, with United States coach Mauricio Pochettino at the forefront of their thinking. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are also names linked with the role.
He was given the permanent role after managing United to the Champions League after the previous campaign, but his barren run has led to fears over his Old Trafford future.
