Michael Carrick is running out of time to save his job at Manchester United , with the club poised to ramp up the search for a fourth permanent manager in three years since minority owners Ineos took over football operations.

Carrick – who impressed during his interim spell in charge last season – has come under huge pressure following United’s worst start to a season in 40 years and the dismal 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

While the problems United face run far deeper than the head coach – as highlighted by defender Lisandro Martinez after the defeat to Atletico Madrid earlier this month – Carrick’s appears to be on the brink following criticism of his tactics by the United captain Bruno Fernandes .

While he is set to remain in charge for Sunday’s home game against Bournemouth , the club have already discussed potential replacements should Carrick follow the departures of Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim under the Ineos leadership.

But who could United turn to as they seek…