Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hold \u2018face-to-face talks\u2019 with Manchester United after Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox met with Michael Carrick on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Solskjaer is the favourite to succeed Ruben Amorim as Red Devils boss<\/a>, though only on an interim basis before a permanent appointment is made at the end of the season.<\/p>\n Man Utd, Solskjaer set for \u2018face-to-face\u2019 talks<\/p>\n It is between former United<\/a> manager Solskjaer and ex-caretaker boss Carrick for the role, with the club\u2019s hierarchy viewing them as separate candidates rather than a potential duo in the dugout<\/a>.<\/p>\n It has been widely reported that Solskjaer will meet United chiefs Berrada and Wilcox on Saturday, two days after the pair spoke with Carrick.<\/p>\n A report from Sky Sports<\/a> claims that Ruud van Nistelrooy and current caretaker Darren Fletcher are also in contention for the role. However, Solskjaer \u2018is set for his first face-to-face meeting with Man Utd\u2019s hierarchy on Saturday\u2019.<\/p>\n MORE ON MAN UTD MANAGER SEARCH\u2026 Man Utd\u2019s 25\/26 season in F365 Tables<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Ben Jacobs has reported that United never planned to appoint an interim head coach without meeting candidates in person.<\/p>\n Any meeting is expected to include \u2018a conversation with current interim Fletcher\u2019, while Solskjaer and Carrick have both spoken to the club \u2018remotely\u2019.<\/p>\n Jacobs wrote on X:<\/a><\/p>\n Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hold face-to-face talks with Manchester United on Saturday over the caretaker role until the end of the season. Michael Carrick also in contention and met with Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox on Thursday.<\/p>\n Manchester United never planned to make any decision on a caretaker until formal face-to-face talks with both candidates, and a conversation with current interim Darren Fletcher. Solskjaer and Carrick have both held remote talks, but Manchester United insistent on formal and in-person interviews.<\/p>\n Solskjaer staying at Man Utd beyond 25\/26 \u2018possible\u2019<\/p>\n It would be Solskjaer\u2019s second spell as interim manager at Old Trafford if he is appointed.<\/p>\n He impressed during his first stint, winning 14 of his 19 games in charge before being handed the job permanently.<\/p>\n United\u2019s form dipped after Solskjaer signed a three-year contract, and there may be concerns about history repeating itself if the Norwegian enjoys another strong run during the second half of the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n Competition: Can you manage Manchester United better than Ruben Amorim?<\/a><\/p>\n However, the 50-year-old remaining in the role is described as a \u2018real possibility\u2019 if he guides United back into the Champions League or wins silverware \u2014 with the FA Cup the club\u2019s only remaining route to a trophy.<\/p>\n
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