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Ex Man United manager Solskjaer linked with shock Premier League return

Ex Man United manager Solskjaer linked with shock Premier League return
Ex Man United manager Solskjaer linked with shock Premier League returnBradley Collyer / PA Images / Profimedia

Former Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly being lined up as a potential replacement for Kieran McKenna at Ipswich.

McKenna, 40, made the shock decision to stand down from his position as Ipswich manager to take a break from football earlier this month.

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The Northern Irishman had just earned promotion back to the Premier League for the second time, having been relegated in 2024-25.

According to BBC Sport, in their search for a new manager, Ipswich have added Solskjaer, 53, to their shortlist.

Solskjaer has been out of work since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August 2025, just seven months after been appointed.

It’s been five-years since his spell as Man United manager, where he led the club to a second place finish in 2020-21.