The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd

Berrada and Wilcox will meet Ratcliffe in Monaco on Wednesday to decide whether Carrick stays as head coach, with sources indicating a recommendation for his departure.

Manchester United's chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are travelling to Monaco on Wednesday for a pre-planned meeting with owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to discuss Michael Carrick's future as head coach.

Sources indicate that Berrada and Wilcox's recommendation is for Carrick to be sacked. United are currently 18th in the Premier League, in the relegation zone, after winning just one of their first 10 games and none since August—their lowest position into a top-flight season since 1986-87.

The meeting had been scheduled in advance as a regular catch-up between senior executives and Ratcliffe, whose home and company offices are in Monaco. Although daily contact between executives means the decision could be made by video conference, the travel requirement adds a complication given the preference to inform Carrick face-to-face.

The Monaco meetings typically last three to four hours and are held every six weeks, though less frequently in recent times.