Michael Carrick arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training complex on Thursday morning, where he is expected to be told in person that he is being removed as manager.
The former United midfielder pulled up at the training ground at 7.50am in his Range Rover, with a meeting with the club's hierarchy anticipated to confirm his dismissal face to face.
Decision Made After Monaco Meeting
United chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Jim Ratcliffe met in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Carrick's future after a poor start to the season. Berrada and Wilcox are understood to have recommended that a change in the dugout was required.
That recommendation is believed to have been accepted, with the pair landing back in Manchester at around 8pm, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Old Trafford bosses were insistent that any decision would be communicated to Carrick in person, rather than over a call from the meeting itself. Carrick continued to take training on Monday and Tuesday, before those players not on international duty were given time off.
Short Tenure Despite Early Promise
Carrick was initially hired as an interim in January, replacing Ruben Amorim. After transforming the club's fortunes and securing a Champions League return, he was given a two-year contract.
However, after just one Premier League win in 10 games, he has lost the faith of Berrada, Wilcox and Ratcliffe, who will now look for a third permanent manager in less than 12 months.
Pochettino Expected to Take Over
That man is expected to be Mauricio Pochettino, with United officials attempting to agree terms for an exit package for the current USA national team manager.
Pochettino was still coaching the US side on Wednesday, but personal terms have been agreed. United have also made contact about triggering the $10million (£7.5million) release clause in his contract. That fee will rise further once terms are agreed to hire a number of his assistants.
His arrival in Manchester could be delayed, with the chance that he could remain in charge of USA for their Concacaf Nations League quarter final against Haiti. The tie will be played over two legs, with the second not being played until the early hours of Wednesday morning.
That would mean the new manager is facing a race against time to prepare his new charges for a first game back in the Premier League away at Liverpool.
