According to rumors, Manchester United have not ruled out making an approach for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after sacking Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag was fired this morning after two and a half years in command, following a 2-1 defeat by West Ham that dropped United to 14th place in the Premier League.
United has won only three of their first nine Premier League games and is 21st in the new-look Europa League, having drawn their first three.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who returned to Old Trafford as part of Ten Hag’s rebuilt backroom team this summer, has been named interim manager.
According to the Manchester Evening News, club officials are anxious about their ability to buy out a coach’s contract.
Manchester United has not ruled out an approach for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
United fired Erik ten Hag on Monday morning, less than a day after their setback against West Ham.
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Ten Hag may cost United about £17 million in compensation, potentially leading to a move for Solskjaer, who has been out of management since being fired by the Red Devils in November 2021. Indeed, he is considered to be in the running for a comeback.
However, it is unclear whether the Norwegian, another club legend, is seen as a viable long-term candidate for head coach or backroom staff member.
Solskjaer spent nine seasons with United as a player, winning six Premier League titles and scoring more than 100 goals to seal his place in Old Trafford history.
The 51-year-old took over as manager at the Theatre of Dreams in 2018 after a successful interim stint following Jose Mourinho’s dismissal.
Despite guiding United to the Europa League final in 2020, he was fired by the club in November 2021 following a 4-0 loss to Watford.
Solskjaer recently stated that he would be open to returning to United.
When asked about taking the job by Norwegian broadcaster NRK in September, Solskjaer replied: “If your family needs you, they will help.”
I’d say “yes” any day of the week. It feels wrong to sit and discuss jobs that other people have. But of course, absolutely.”
Solskjaer is out of job, and he claimed that he would be open to returning to Old Trafford.
Ruud van Nistelrooy (left), Ten Hag’s assistant, has been placed in interim leadership.
United are 14th in the Premier League, having won just three of their first nine games.
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United confirmed Ten Hag’s resignation with an 87-word statement on Monday.
It read: ‘Erik ten Hag has resigned his position as Manchester United’s first-team manager.
Erik was appointed in April 2022 and has led the team to two domestic trophies: the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024.
‘We thank Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well in the future.
‘Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over as interim head coach, assisted by the current coaching staff, while a permanent head coach is sought.’
