Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could make a sensational return to Manchester United as interim manager after the club sacked Ruben Amorim. The Norwegian, who managed United from 2018 to 2021, has held talks about taking charge until the end of the season.
Amorim was dismissed on Monday following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United, with his post-match rant cited as the final straw. Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher has been appointed as interim boss for Wednesday's match at Burnley and Sunday's FA Cup tie against Brighton, but United are expected to name a longer-term interim for the remainder of the campaign.
Solskjaer, 52, is seen as a strong candidate due to his deep ties with the club, having joined as a player in 1996 and later serving as caretaker and permanent manager. He led United to a second-place Premier League finish and the Europa League final in 2020-21 before being sacked in November 2021.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner remains a top candidate for the permanent role in the summer, with his contract expiring at Selhurst Park. Other potential successors include Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna, Chelsea's Enzo Maresca, and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.
United's hierarchy will emphasise that any new head coach must work within a wider structure, a condition that became a flashpoint under Amorim. The club is keen to avoid further disruption after a series of missteps in recent years.
