Manchester United are ready to hand a long-term deal to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Daily Mail says United are close to appointing Solskjaer as their permanent manager.

United were remaining tight-lipped on Monday night, but it's understood they could confirm Solskjaer as full-time boss this week.

The 46-year-old Norwegian has won 14 of his 19 games as caretaker manager since replacing Jose Mourinho in December.

United have always maintained that a decision would be made before the end of the season, but an announcement could come earlier to end any speculation.