Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stands to pocket between £50,000 and £60,000 per week should he take the reins at Manchester United on an interim basis.
The former striker, who was dismissed by the club in 2021, is among the leading candidates to guide the team through to the summer following Ruben Amorim's departure on Monday.
Should the 52-year-old remain in the dugout until the end of May, his total earnings would reach approximately £1million, according to Norwegian publication Nettavisen.
Michael Carrick is also being considered for the caretaker role, with reports suggesting the pair could potentially work in tandem at Old Trafford.
Beyond his weekly wage, a substantial performance-related bonus awaits the Norwegian should he deliver Champions League football.
United currently sit just two points adrift of the top four, and securing qualification for Europe's elite competition would trigger an additional payment of between £3m and £4m.
The incentive reflects the club's desperation to return to the Champions League after last season's dismal campaign under Amorim, which saw the Red Devils finish 15th – their worst Premier League era placing.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stands to pocket between £50,000 and £60,000 per week should he take the reins at Manchester United on an interim basis
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Despite the Portuguese manager's dismissal, he departed with the team still within striking distance of European qualification, leaving his potential successor with a realistic target to pursue.
Solskjaer's track record during his previous stint at Old Trafford provides grounds for optimism among supporters.
Across his two complete seasons in charge, the Norwegian secured consecutive top four finishes, guiding the side to third place in 2020 before improving to second the following campaign.
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Since departing Manchester, Solskjaer has made no secret of his willingness to return should the opportunity present itself.
With the club now searching for a temporary solution while they identify a permanent appointment for next season, the former fan favourite may finally get his wish.
Gary Neville, who spent years playing alongside Solskjaer at Old Trafford, has voiced reservations about the direction the club appears to be taking.
"You almost go through cycles whereby, and United have done this for 12 years now," he said.
Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday after falling out with the club's hierarchy | GETTY"They put Ryan [Giggs] in charge ten years ago, then Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] took charge and you go back to the old boys.
"Then you go for a new one, then you go for one more - it's almost like a cycle and a movie that we've all seen before and Groundhog Day."
The former defender acknowledged that candidates like Solskjaer understand the club's culture, but cautioned that whoever takes the role faces immense scrutiny over the coming months if results falter.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who briefly stepped in last season, isn't believed to be under consideration now.