The pair have come under increasing scrutiny as United struggle on the pitch, but the minority owner is not currently planning changes to their positions.
Manchester United's difficult season has placed the club's senior decision-makers under pressure, with the team entering the international break in the Premier League relegation zone. Manager Michael Carrick is also facing the prospect of dismissal, potentially leaving United with a third different head coach in a calendar year.
The situation has raised questions about the judgement of Berrada, the chief executive, and Wilcox, the director of football. Their decisions have helped shape the club's recruitment and managerial appointments, and supporters have increasingly directed their frustration towards the two executives.
According to reports, however, Ratcliffe continues to back them and believes they should remain in place to address the problems at Old Trafford. Their positions are not expected to be affected by the current crisis, despite the growing criticism of the football department.
Berrada and Wilcox were expected to meet Ratcliffe in Monaco as part of a previously scheduled gathering of senior Ineos figures. Carrick's future was set to dominate the discussions, with the executives having assessed the team's performances and the manager's position.
The scrutiny of Wilcox has been particularly intense following United's poor recruitment record. As director of football, he has responsibility for the club's sporting strategy, while Berrada oversees the wider football operation as chief executive.
Lisandro Martínez also publicly questioned the club's recruitment following the defeat by Atlético Madrid, suggesting that the squad had not been adequately equipped. His comments reflected wider concerns about the quality and balance of the team.
Ratcliffe appointed Berrada and Wilcox after acquiring an influential minority stake in United from the Glazer family in 2024 and taking greater control of the football department.
Berrada arrived from Manchester City, where he had built a reputation through his work in the club's senior executive structure. Wilcox had also worked at City, serving as academy director before moving to Southampton as director of football. He spent 14 months there before joining United, initially as technical director.
Their appointments were intended to provide a stronger football structure, but the club's subsequent decisions have attracted criticism. Among the issues raised are the backing and eventual dismissal of Erik ten Hag, the appointment of Ruben Amorim despite concerns about the suitability of his tactical approach, and the decision to give Carrick the permanent position.
Those choices have contributed to the current uncertainty, with the club potentially preparing for another managerial change while continuing to rely on the same senior executives.
The distinction is important: although Ratcliffe is expected to retain his backing for Berrada and Wilcox, that does not mean their decisions have escaped scrutiny. Their responsibility for the football operation makes them central to any attempt to reverse United's fortunes.
For now, Ratcliffe appears to believe that replacing the executives would create further instability rather than provide an immediate solution. The focus is instead on resolving the managerial situation and improving results, with the pair expected to remain in charge of the club's football leadership.