The likes of Erik ten Hag and Luis Enrique are also believed to have perked the board’s interest, with both employed by Ajax and Spain respectively.
Sacking Solskjaer, as now appears inevitable, would be a humiliating gaffe for the United hierarchy given he signed a three-year contract as recently as July.
Ed Woodward was believed to be against the idea of giving the 48-year-old his marching orders, with his own tenure as executive vice-chairman due to end in just a few weeks’ time.
Solskjaer remained typically defiant throughout their torrid run, despite the fact they linger nine points off early Premier League leaders Chelsea.
source: express.co.uk