Carlton has parted company with list boss Stephen Silvagni.

The Blues legend was in at the club on Monday and will oversee recruit star Jack Martin’s transition from the Gold Coast Suns.

But Silvagni won’t stay until Christmas, instead moving on over the next week or so.

7NEWS.com.au understands club president Mark LoGiudice reached out to offer Silvagni an alternative role late last week.

And while Silvagni could still take one – an ambassadorial role, for example – it's highly unlikely, the 52-year-old instead preferring a clean break.

Silvagni's role as list manager became untenable in recent months, falling out with Carlton chief executive Cain Liddle.

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Liddle remains concerned with Silvagni having two sons – 21-year-old Jack and 19-year-old Ben – on Carlton's list.

The relationship between Liddle and Silvagni broke down further when the CEO was involved in approaching trade targets this year – without Silvagni's direct involvement.

Silvagni is a club legend, hugely popular with a cross section of Carlton supporters, many of whom believe he has done the hard yards with the list rebuild.

The two-time premiership player hasn’t seen that out and, given it’s finally starting to pay dividends, Liddle has put a degree of added heat on himself.

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The chief executive's handling of Silvagni's situation has raised eyebrows among several influential Carlton supporters, worried the club will be seen to be infighting and turning on one of its own at the precise point Blues fans hope the team is making progress.

Liddle was already under pressure after his key commercial appointment failed and lasted less than eight weeks in the job.

Former Rugby League Players' Association president Ian Prendergast was announced as Carlton’s new head of commercial and legal last week.

He is seen by many in the industry as a 'ready-made' CEO who could step in if the Blues' board loses confidence in Liddle.

Carlton president Mark LoGiudice, senior coach David Teague and chief executive Cain Liddle. Credit: Getty Images

Silvagni spoke to the board last week and, in a sign of his influence at the club, received their support.

But despite his close relationship with LoGiudice – the pair are best friends – the board backed Liddle's move to push him out, a strong sign of the CEO's influence at the club.

After a misfire on the commercial boss, and a fairly messy fall out with one of the most respected figures in the club’s history, Liddle has a lot riding on his decision to replace Silvagni.