Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends message to Man Utd over sensational return to Old Trafford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still has hopes to return to Manchester United one day and would ‘say yes any day of the week’ over taking over at Old Trafford again.

The former United boss has not returned to the dugout since leaving the club in November 2021, sacked having initially taken over as caretaker manager three years earlier.

Having secured club legend status during his nine-year playing career, Solskjaer insists he still considers the club ‘family’ and would immediately jump at the chance to return.

‘If your family needs you, then of course they will help,’ Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet NKR.

‘I would say “yes” any day of the week. It feels wrong to sit and talk about jobs that other people have. But of course, yes. I would have said yes.’

The former striker has been linked with a number of roles, including Leicester City, Besiktas and Republic of Ireland head coach this year.

Current Norway boss Stale Solbakken it likely to step down after the current contract expires after the 2026 World Cup.

The manager, along with Norway stars Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, came in for scathing criticism after a goal draw against Kazakhstan in September’s international break.

If and when the position becomes vacant, Solskjaer has made it clear he be interested in the national team job.

‘I am a proud Norwegian. If the question comes up, when Stale finds out that he doesn’t want it anymore, I’m happy to enter into a conversation,’ he said.

‘I am very proud of where I come from.’

While there have reportedly been offers to return to management, Solskjaer explained he will be very careful in choosing his next role.

‘It just has to be the right job and I depend on working with the right people.’

He continued: ‘In the last three years, I have learned a lot about myself. I have traveled around with UEFA and attended a number of lectures and courses. I still want to get what I can out of a job, in a club or on a national team.’