Gary Neville has revealed that he would support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's rumoured return as Manchester United interim manager, but warned the club of going in cycles.
Since the Red Devils parted ways with Ruben Amorim on Monday, Solskjaer has emerged as the leading candidate to take the role on an interim basis, with reports signalling an announcement is expected in the coming days.
The return to Old Trafford for the Norwegian would come over four years since he was sacked in December 2021.
Michael Carrick's name has also been thrown in the mix, giving the United board an alternative short-term option.
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Speaking on this dilemma ahead of United's game against Burnley on Sky Sports, Neville suggested he would be open to the appointment of one of the "old boys", but warned the move could resemble "Groundhog Day".
When questioned, the former Manchester United defender said: "I wouldn't not [endorse Solskjaer]. I think there is an element of... we saw this at Liverpool for 25-30 years when they were going through that period where they weren't winning, and you go through cycles... and United have done this for 12 years now.
"They put Ryan in charge, then Ole, then you go back to the old boys, then you go for a new one... it's almost like a cycle, like a movie that we've all seen before and Groundhog Day.
"What I do think is that Ole is someone that absolutely loves the club, he knows the job, he's been in the job."
Gary Neville has revealed that he would support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's rumoured return as Manchester United interim manager
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He added: "Other names that have been mentioned, Michael Carrick and Ruud van Nistelrooy, these are really fantastic people, I've played with those guys for a lot of years.
"They love the club intensely, they get the club.
"But still they're going to come under a lot of pressure over the next four or five months if results don't go their way.
"They have to be ready for that, whoever's going to get it out of those three being mentioned, I wish them all the best because it's a tough role."
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has previously admitted he would love to return to United
| PAAmorim had publicly suggested that his bosses weren't giving him enough support, with his explosive press conference after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Leeds ultimately the final straw for Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada and Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Darren Fletcher took charge in the dugout for last night's Premier League 2-2 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor, while he's also expected to oversee Sunday's FA Cup match with Brighton.
According to Norwegian publication VG, Solskjaer, who currently lives in Cheshire, is now in talks with United over a contract.
There is a possibility that his Hollywood homecoming could even by sealed by as early as Friday.
Manchester United have held talks with both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick over a potential return to Old Trafford
| GETTYThe 52-year-old previously took charge of United back in December 2018 following the departure of Jose Mourinho.
Solskjaer immediately worked wonders, overseeing big victories over the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
He was appointed as permanent boss in March 2019, with Ed Woodward and other supremos impressed by how he'd transformed the club's form and fortunes.
Solskjaer guided United to third and second-placed finishes in the league, while also steering them to the Europa League final in 2021.
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