Michael Carrick sack decision twist as Manchester United delay decision again

Manchester United delay decision on Carrick's future; club executives meet in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss whether to sack the manager.

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach remains unresolved after reports on Monday night suggested a decision had been made to sack him. Carrick attended training at Carrington on Tuesday with a depleted squad, but no announcement came.

BBC Sport reports the final decision will be delayed at least another day. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox flew to Monaco on Monday for a pre-planned meeting where Carrick's future will be discussed on Wednesday. They are expected to recommend his dismissal to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, though a final decision may not come until Thursday.

Staying has not been ruled out. Mauricio Pochettino is the frontrunner to replace him if he departs, with Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte also reportedly interested.