Ole Gunnar Solskjær is to hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United on Saturday regarding the position of interim manager until the end of the season. The Norwegian is competing with Michael Carrick for the role and is expected to meet Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, at the club's Carrington training base.
Carrick is understood to have been interviewed on Thursday by Berrada and Wilcox. While the former midfielder and Solskjær are the favourites, current caretaker manager Darren Fletcher cannot be entirely ruled out. The Scot oversaw United's 2-2 draw at Burnley on Wednesday and will take charge of Sunday's FA Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford.
Berrada and Wilcox were at Turf Moor and it is believed Fletcher impressed with his half-time instructions when United trailed 1-0. The team went 2-1 ahead through two Benjamin Sesko goals before a late Jaidon Anthony equaliser. Solskjær previously served as interim manager from December 2018 to March 2019, a spell that earned him the job permanently. He led United to third and second place in his full seasons and to the 2021 Europa League final, which was lost on penalties.
Carrick was part of Solskjær's coaching staff and took charge of three games after Solskjær's sacking in November 2021, winning two and drawing one. If Solskjær is appointed, Carrick is open to working as his number two. It is unclear whether Carrick would offer Solskjær a role if he gets the job.
