By Maki Shiraki, Daniel Leussink and Norihiko Shirouzu TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nissan will unveil a shake-up in its top ranks next month, three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, adding that embattled CEO Makoto Uchida is currently expected to hang on to his job.

Nissan is planning to replace CEO Makoto Uchida following disappointing financial earnings and the collapse of merger talks with Honda.

Nissan directors are gauging interest in candidates to succeed Makoto Uchida, the 22-year company veteran who’s been CEO since late 2019, sources said.