Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as interim manager of Manchester United following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. The 52-year-old held talks with club officials on Tuesday and is said to have impressed chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has been ruled out of contention, while Michael Carrick has fallen behind Solskjaer in the running. Carrick could still be offered a role alongside Solskjaer, but no decision has been made. Darren Fletcher is currently in temporary charge and oversaw United's midweek match against Burnley.
Solskjaer is expected to travel to Norway for a close friend's funeral but could be appointed before the start of next week. The former United striker previously served as interim manager in December 2018 following Jose Mourinho's dismissal, before being given the role permanently. He managed the club for nearly three years before being sacked in November 2021.
Despite his desire to return, club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly still looking for a permanent replacement and will wait until the summer. Thomas Tuchel remains a target, along with Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino. Solskjaer's potential appointment has drawn criticism from some fans who accuse the club of looking backwards.
