MANCHESTER UNITED could face severe financial repercussions if they are relegated from the Premier League at the end of the current season.

The Red Devils are currently positioned 18th on the table, having accumulated only eight points from their first 10 matches.

They have secured just ONE league victory this season – a win against Ipswich Town at the close of August.

The club now faces a troubling outlook, with head coach Michael Carrick anticipated to be dismissed soon.

If they cannot reverse their fortunes, Manchester United will be at significant risk of relegation.

This could result in the loss of a vital sponsor.

If United are relegated to the Championship at the end of the season, Adidas – their kit manufacturer – has the right to end their sponsorship agreement with just a year’s notice.

Alternatively, the sportswear company can reduce its payment by half for any season that the Red Devils are not in the top tier.

This means that if Manchester United is relegated in May, Adidas might offer them £45 million for the 2027-28 season instead of the full £90 million.

United signed a 10-year, £900 million deal with Adidas in the summer of 2023.

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Adidas also reserves the right to deduct £10 million each season for any campaign where the Premier League giants fail to qualify for the Champions League.

On Monday, it was reported that Carrick is on the verge of being dismissed by Man Utd after the club’s dismal start to the season.

Officials are likely to make a managerial change before Manchester United faces Liverpool following the international break.

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is currently the frontrunner for the position.