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Wilcox and Berrada poised to tell Ratcliffe in Monaco that Carrick should be sacked

Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, and chief executive, Omar Berrada, are expected to meet Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Tuesday and recommend the sacking of Michael Carrick. Wilcox and Berrada have come to the conclusion that the…

By Jamie Jackson · The Guardian

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada plan to recommend to Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Michael Carrick be sacked.
Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a strong candidate to replace Carrick as Manchester United manager.
Pochettino reportedly has a break clause with the US Soccer Federation requiring around £7m in compensation.

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Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada are expected to meet Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco on Tuesday to recommend sacking head coach Michael Carrick. United sits in the Premier League relegation zone and 17th in the Champions League table, having secured just three wins across 15 matches in all competitions.

Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly emerged as a leading candidate to replace Carrick, with Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe also noted as an option. Pochettino is currently under contract as USA head coach through the 2030 World Cup, but is believed to have a break clause requiring about £7m in compensation.

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Wilcox and Berrada poised to tell Ratcliffe in Monaco that Carrick should be sacked

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