Ratcliffe could also discuss Ten Hag's future at a long-standing meeting in London on Tuesday, according to The Athletic, who suggest it is not known at this stage whether the performance of the first team will be 'on the agenda'.

Manchester United’s decision-makers are scheduled to meet in London within 48 hours of Sunday’s Premier League match away at Aston Villa as the scrutiny continues to grow on manager Erik ten Hag. United’s executive committee have a long-standing meeting in the diary for Tuesday,

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will attend Manchester United’s match against Aston Villa in Birmingham on Sunday, with Erik ten Hag walking a tightrope over his job as manager.The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell