Brighton boss Graham Potter is facing a review at the end of this season.
The Daily Mail says owner Tony Bloom is understood to feel Potter, 45, has underperformed over this campaign, given the amount of money he has invested in the squad.
Brighton are now in a relegation battle, although last weekend's comprehensive win over Newcastle bolstered their survival prospects.
Bloom showed his ruthless side when sacking Chris Hughton the day after the season finished two years ago. Brighton had secured safety with two games to spare, and also reached the FA Cup semi-finals.
While Potter's job is not under immediate threat, he will be asked to detail how he plans to take the club forward.
Potter has four years left on his contract and still enjoys the support of chief executive Paul Barber, which is likely to count in his favour.
