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January 9, 2026
Ole Gunnar Solskjær set for face-to-face talks with Manchester United this weekend
Coach is vying with Michael Carrick to be interim manager

TL;DR
- Ole Gunnar Solskjær will meet with Manchester United officials on Saturday to discuss the interim manager role.
- Michael Carrick has also been interviewed for the position.
- Darren Fletcher, the current caretaker manager, is still a potential candidate.
- Fletcher's handling of the team at half-time during the draw at Burnley was noted positively.
- Solskjær previously served as United's interim manager and was later appointed permanently.
- Carrick was part of Solskjær's coaching staff and managed United for three games after Solskjær's sacking.
- Carrick is open to working with Solskjær again if the latter is appointed.
- Fletcher has stated he has focused on the current games and has not discussed his future with club officials beyond Berrada and Wilcox.
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