Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured as Man Utd icon poised for sensational return
Manchester United are hunting for a head coach after sacking Ruben Amorim and former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being considered by Red Devils chiefs
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a leading contender to make a comeback at Manchester United until the season’s end, following his recent sighting in Cheshire.
Solskjaer was shown the door in November 2021 after nearly three years at the helm at Old Trafford. The ex-striker took over from Jose Mourinho at the close of 2018 as interim head coach, before being given the job full-time in 2019.
United are on the hunt for a stopgap boss after deciding to part ways with Ruben Amorim on Monday. Alongside Solskjaer, it is understood that Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Carrick have also been approached over taking the reins until the season concludes.
Solskjaer parted ways with Besiktas in August after the Turkish side were knocked out of the Conference League. The Norwegian is now a top candidate to return to Old Trafford.
The 52-year-old was spotted today at a Waitrose shop in Wilmslow, Cheshire, close to his residence in the area. Solskjaer, who played alongside interim-boss Darren Fletcher, is being considered to steer United until the season wraps up.
Solskjaer is emerging as a front-runner, having expressed his keen desire to return to the club. During his previous stint at the helm, Solskjaer guided United to the Europa League final, where they were defeated by Villarreal.
He also steered them to a second-place finish in 2021, a feat only he and Mourinho have managed since Ferguson retired in 2013. As a player, the former Cardiff City manager made more than 200 appearances for United, clinching six Premier League titles and being part of a legendary treble in 1999.
It’s believed that United are seeking a temporary solution until the end of the season before appointing a permanent head coach for the 2026/27 campaign. Fletcher is slated to take the reins for Wednesday night’s Premier League match against Burnley and Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Brighton.
