Ex-Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘targeted for managerial return in Championship after 19-MONTH exile’
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is being targeted by Leicester 19 months after his dismissal from Manchester United, reports suggest.
Solskjaer was sacked by United in 2021 following a disastrous campaign that saw the team finishing sixth and has since been a free agent.
According to The Mail, the Norwegian tactician may get the chance to return to action with the Foxes keeping tabs ahead of the summer transfer window.
Leicester want to seal a permanent appointment this week as they target an immediate return to the Premier League after their relegation to the Championship.
Solskjaer initially replaced Jose Mourinho on an interim basis in 2018 but won over the crowd, just like he did as a player.
The club legend enjoyed success as he led the Red Devils to second place in the 2020-2021 season, which is their joint best finish since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013.
However, the 50-year-old will be facing competition for the Leicester job as the club’s hierarchy is also considering other options.
The Foxes initially prioritised Graham Potter, who is still a free agent after his dismissal from Chelsea.
However, Potter is not keen to work in the Championship and is holding out for a potential return to the Premier League.
Therefore, Leicester are also eyeing Scott Parker, who previously won promotion with Fulham and Bournemouth.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s assistant Enzo Maresca has also been touted.
Dean Smith, who replaced Brendan Rodgers until the end of the season, is still talking to the club about a full-time agreement even though he failed to save the team from relegation.
Steven Gerrard was previously linked but is now holding talks with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq.