Man United locked in crisis talks as Michael Carrick’s future hangs by a thread: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers join Carrington summit to decide under-fire manager’s fate

Manchester United leadership is holding crisis talks at Carrington to determine the future of head coach Michael Carrick following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are holding discussions with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer to decide whether to dismiss the 45-year-old manager.

The defeat marked United's sixth loss in 12 matches this season, leaving Carrick's position severely compromised. If Carrick is relieved of his duties, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have reportedly emerged as leading candidates to succeed him, while United prepare for their upcoming fixture against Chelsea on Saturday.