Speculation over who will take over at Manchester United has gained new momentum, with transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that Ole Gunnar Solskjær has signalled he is open to returning to the club as interim manager.
Romano is considered one of the most trusted transfer journalists in the industry, and is known for rarely making unsubstantiated speculation – which gives the rumors extra weight.
According to Romano, Solskjær is willing to take the caretaker role regardless of contract length, while United management is taking time to consider the way forward.
Fletcher leads for now
For now, Darren Fletcher is leading the team in an interim role. The club wants to have peace around the process before a permanent decision is made.
More than nostalgia
Solskjær doesn't come straight from the couch. He was most recently head coach at Beşiktaş, so he has fresh experience from top-flight football. At the same time, the numbers show that he actually delivered United's most stable period since Sir Alex Ferguson.
Under Solskjær, United finished both 2nd and 3rd in the Premier League, reached the Europa League final and delivered more consistent league performances than any other manager since the Sir Alex era.
Why – and why not?
As a caretaker, Solskjær makes sense: he knows the club, the pressure and the dressing room, and can contribute to stability in a turbulent phase. At the same time, there are real counterarguments. The criticisms about tactical flexibility and lack of a clear playing style are still there, and United may be skeptical about looking back again.
A short-term solution?
When Romano expresses interest, this is more than a Norwegian media narrative. At the same time, there is little indication that United see Solskjær as a long-term solution. The question is whether the club wants a safe transition – or a completely new chapter.
