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Solskjaer ‘would love’ permanent Man Utd job

By Daily Sports on December 22, 2018

Interim Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he would love to remain manager but has not discussed taking the job on a permanent basis.

United appointed ex-striker Solskjaer until the end of the season after Jose Mourinho’s sacking on Tuesday.

Solskjaer, 45, is contracted to return to his role as manager at Norwegian club Molde next summer.

“I understand there are so many managers that would love to be manager of Manchester United,” he said.

“I am one of them, but it is not something we have talked about.

“I didn’t think twice when they called me to sign me as a player and this is an honour and privilege to be helping the club for a few months.” The Norwegian takes over with United sixth in the Premier League, 11 points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and 19 behind leaders Liverpool.

Asked if he wanted to finish in the top four, Solskjaer said: “I want to get the players to understand how I want to play as a team, then let's take the results after and see how many points we can gather.

“This club has made up many points before, but I am not going to set that target now.”

Solskjaer said he will have an input during the January transfer window, but will first concentrate on getting to know the current squad.

“The club has the recruitment and scouting in place and I am sure they have their targets, but I have not sat down and talked about that because my job is to get them playing,” he added. (BBC)

•Photo shows Manchester United interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 22, 2018