- Michael Carrick reported for duty at Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Tuesday as senior executives review his position during the international break, with widespread expectations that he will be dismissed.
- The Red Devils currently languish 18th in the Premier League relegation zone after managing just one league victory since August, most recently drawing 4-4 against Aston Villa following a disappointing run of domestic and European results.
- Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are reported to be meeting co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco to discuss the situation, as Ratcliffe's Ineos group holds responsibility for football operations alongside the Glazers.
- United States national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Carrick, following earlier consideration of former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann.
- Despite his job hanging by a thread, Carrick has insisted he will not walk away voluntarily and remains focused on preparing the available squad for United's next fixture against Liverpool on 22 November.
