{
  "id": 19465711,
  "title": "Manchester United chiefs set for Carrick talks in Monaco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/manchester-united-chiefs-set-for-carrick-talks-in-monaco",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T07:33:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/manchester-united-chiefs-set-for-carrick-talks-in-monaco-1.500743468"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A meeting between Manchester United’s senior leadership is set to take place in Monaco, with the future of Michael Carrick’s position under the spotlight. Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, are due to discuss the matter at the meeting. According to those familiar with the situation, Berrada and Wilcox are in favor of a change in management, with the recommendation being that Carrick should step down from his role. This comes as Manchester United finds themselves in a challenging position, currently sitting 18th in the Premier League after securing just one win from their first ten matches. Their poor start to the season has left them with only eight points, and an eight-game winless run has added to the pressure on the head coach. The club’s owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 28.94% stake in the team, has expressed his ambition to return United to their former glory in English and European football. However, the current predicament presents a significant challenge that will test Ratcliffe's vision for the club. Monaco has long been a preferred location for senior United figures to gather, with Ratcliffe's INEOS business having offices in the principality. The timing of the meeting has been arranged well in advance, and while the uncertainty surrounding Carrick’s future has been a factor, it is now the central issue being addressed.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach is set to come under scrutiny at a meeting between the club's senior leadership in Monaco on Wednesday. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are travelling to the principality for a previously scheduled meeting with the club's hierarchy, with Carrick's future now expected to dominate the agenda. The…",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/the-monaco-summit-that-will-decide-the-future-of-carrick-and-man-utd",
        "published": "2026-11-10T18:12:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/the-monaco-summit-that-will-decide-the-future-of-carrick-and-man-utd",
        "published": "2026-11-11T04:26:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}