Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is poised to make a comeback to Manchester United as the interim manager, taking the lead in the race for the position. Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Carrick were also contenders to step in after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, but Van Nistelrooy has been ruled out, leaving Carrick behind Solskjaer in the selection process. Discussions between Solskjaer and the club’s top officials, CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, have reportedly been impressive.
Solskjaer, who is currently in Cheshire, is expected to return to Norway briefly for a friend’s funeral before a potential appointment as early as next week. Meanwhile, Darren Fletcher is currently the interim boss, overseeing United’s recent match against Burnley. Despite this, United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering other options for a permanent replacement and may delay a decision until the summer.
Notably, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Mauricio Pochettino are among the names being considered for the long-term managerial role. Solskjaer, a former United player, previously took over as the interim manager in 2018 following Jose Mourinho’s departure and later secured the position permanently for nearly three years.
The 52-year-old, who had a brief stint managing Besiktas, is eager to return to Old Trafford for a second term and has cut short his planned break to pursue this opportunity. However, his potential reappointment has stirred controversy on social media, with some fans criticizing the club for looking backward rather than forward.
In other news, Sky has announced a discount on its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 season, offering substantial savings and an increased number of live matches across various leagues. Sky plans to broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League games next season, a significant increase from previous seasons.