Manchester United in Talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjær as Jonny Evans Returns in Surprise Backroom Role
Manchester United are in direct and official talks with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær about a sensational return to the club, according to breaking reports from transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The news comes alongside the surprise appointment of club legend Jonny Evans, who is set to rejoin not as a player, but as part of the backroom staff.
The developments signal a potential shift towards a familiar, heart-led structure at Old Trafford during a period of transition.
Solskjær “Ready” and Waiting
Romano reports that talks between Solskjær and the United hierarchy are “well underway.” The Norwegian, who managed the club from 2018 to 2021, is said to be intensely keen on the role.
“No issues on contract length or salary… Ole’s READY to accept any proposal, he’s said YES to Man United,” stated Romano in his update. This suggests the move is now United’s decision to make, with Solskjær positioning himself as the leading candidate.
Evans Comes Home in New Capacity
In a parallel move that has caught many off guard, former United defender Jonny Evans is returning to the club. The 36-year-old, who came through the academy and made nearly 200 appearances for the senior team, will take up a role as an assistant to Darren Fletcher.
The club is currently assessing options for a caretaker manager to lead the team until the end of the season in June, with Evans’s appointment adding a layer of club DNA to the football operations side.
A Bridge to the Future?
The potential return of Solskjær, paired with Evans’s backroom arrival, points to a strategy of stabilising the club with trusted figures who understand the “Manchester United way.” Solskjær’s previous tenure was a rollercoaster, delivering memorable highs like the PSG comeback and a second-place finish, but ultimately ending without silverware.
Fans are now divided. Some welcome the potential return of a beloved figure who champions attacking football and youth development. Others question whether it represents a step backwards, longing for a defined, long-term project under a different manager.
With the club “assessing options for a caretaker,” it remains unclear if Solskjær is being considered for that interim role until June or for a more permanent position. What is clear is that the wheels are turning at Carrington, and the immediate future may look remarkably familiar.
