The Digest:
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as Manchester United’s caretaker manager following the sudden sacking of Ruben Amorim. The former United striker held positive talks with club officials on Tuesday and is reportedly ready to return and stabilize the team until a permanent appointment is made in the summer.
Key Points:
- Ole Gunnar Solskjær is the frontrunner for the Manchester United caretaker role
- He held positive talks with the club on Tuesday and could sign a contract this week
- Ruben Amorim was sacked after 14 months, with United sixth in the Premier League
- Technical director Darren Fletcher is currently serving as interim boss
- Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are back in the squad for the match against Burnley
- Kobbie Mainoo is also potentially available for selection
- Solskjær previously managed United from 2018 to 2021, winning the Europa League runner-up spot
Sources: Fabrizio Romano, The Athletic, X (formerly Twitter)
