Sir Jim Ratcliffe was seen leaving Ineos headquarters in London after a crunch meeting, with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s future as Man United boss among the key topics discussed.
United’s leadership team gathered at the Ineos headquarters in Knightsbridge for the scheduled meeting.
The hierarchy were seen arriving at the London base around 11.30am, before departing around six hours later after the Premier League giants’ executive board meeting.
The meeting has taken on extra significance amid doubts over Man United manager Erik ten Hag’s future.
Ten Hag is under intense pressure after a woeful start to the season which leaves the 13-time Premier League champions 14th in the table on just eight points from seven matches – their worst ever start in the competition.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, centre, was seen leaving Ineos headquarters in Knightsbridge on Tuesday
Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford were among decision makers at the London meeting
Man United boss Erik ten Hag’s future was among the key items discussed at the meeting
Two draws in the last week, including a 3-3 stalemate against Porto in the Europa League and a goalless run-out against Aston Villa on Sunday, ended a run of defeats but did little to steady Ten Hag’s position.
Ratcliffe was seen leaving the meeting with director Sir Dave Brailsford, his right-hand man, who has been heavily involved at Man United since Ineos sealed minority ownership of the club.
Ratcliffe had refused to give the Dutchman his public backing last week, insisting Ten Hag’s future is ‘not my call’.
Mail Sport understands the ultimate decision on Ten Hag’s future will be made by him, Joel Glazer and Brailsford.
Their decision will be based on recommendations from Man United chief executive Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.