Graham Potter is expected to be high on Manchester United's shortlist of managerial candidates once INEOS are running football operations - if they decide to part company with Erik ten Hag.
However, it is clear the current hierarchy at Old Trafford have no plans to change manager and there has been no approach - even loosely - to any potential successor.
The story was first reported by The Sun and Sky Sports News understands Potter will be considered for the top job at United by the incoming INEOS executives if results do not improve.
United were knocked out of Europe on Tuesday night, three days after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that leaves them sixth in the Premier League.
It is thought United's injury crisis is seen as at least some mitigation for the recent poor results and there is still broad alignment with the Dutchman's long-term vision.
However, United go to Anfield on Sunday - where they lost 7-0 last season - live on Sky Sports. A similarly heavy defeat would heap yet more pressure on Ten Hag.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in United is expected to be concluded in the coming days, though it will take up to two months for the deal to be formally ratified by the Premier League.
That inevitably means a prolonged period of uncertainty and if results do not improve, it is hard to see Ten Hag surviving in his position long-term within the new structure.
Much is still unknown about Ratcliffe's intentions but at Nice - another club owned by INEOS - there have been five managerial changes in the last four years.
Ratcliffe and his team are known to have met with Potter in the past and even considered him for the manager's role at the Ligue 1 club.
Sir Dave Brailsford - the INEOS director of sport - has been carrying out a
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