Manchester United have held direct discussions with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær regarding a dramatic return to the club in an interim capacity until the season's end.
Weekend of Crucial Talks at Carrington
The Norwegian, who previously managed the club from 2018 to 2021, was expected to meet with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox on Saturday. The talks took place at the club's Carrington training base, as the search for a short-term boss intensifies.
Solskjær is not the only candidate in the frame. The club's former midfielder, Michael Carrick, is also a strong contender and is understood to have been interviewed by the same United executives on Thursday.
The Current Caretaker and the Favourites
While Solskjær and Carrick are considered the frontrunners, the current caretaker manager, Darren Fletcher, has not been completely ruled out of the running. The Scot took charge of the team for their 2-2 Premier League draw away at Burnley on Wednesday and will again lead the side for this Sunday's FA Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford.
The situation presents a fascinating dilemma for the United hierarchy, who are weighing up a familiar face in Solskjær against internal options as they seek stability for the remainder of the campaign.
