Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lined up for Premier League return after holding talks with club he's 'keen' on managing

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks over a possible return to the dugout, according to reports – and it means he could face former club Manchester United next season.

The 51-year-old, who was sacked by United in 2021 following a three-year spell, has turned down several job offers since his Old Trafford departure, including two from Saudi Arabia.

Turkish side Besiktas were also strongly linked with a move for Solskjaer and back in April, the Norwegian distanced himself from links to the Ireland job after emerging as the favourite to replace Stephen Kenny.

But it appears he could finally be about to make a comeback, with recently-promoted Leicester City keen on bringing Solskjaer to the King Power ahead of their Premier League return.

Leicester have been in contact with the former Manchester United striker as they draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace Enzo Maresca, who recently joined Chelsea on a five-year deal.

And according to The Sun, Solskjaer is 'keen to take on the challenge' of trying to help the Foxes retain their place in the Premier League next season.

Top Srivaddhanaprabha, the chairman of Leicester, is a big fan of Solskjaer. In fact, he narrowly missed out on the Norwegian last summer, when they opted for Maresca instead.

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Solskjaer recently opened up a potential return to management as he joined ex-teammate Gary Neville on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet.

He said: "My best mate, who is also my agent, sifts through them [offers]. If you've managed Man Utd, you put your own criteria about what you want to work with. I love England and the Premier League.

"Even the Championship feels stronger than ever, but I don't feel bound to England. Maybe a different challenge where I need to experience a new culture and learn a new language.

"The DNA and identity of the club are important, a club where I can be the best me. It has to be a match. Maybe I made the wrong decision to go to Cardiff, for example, where there was a clash of identities and styles."

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Solskjaer added: "What I miss most is working with good people, coming in every day, discussing football and putting a plan together for the next game. It's not just about formations, but creating a culture where the staff enjoy their job and building a team together."