Xtra Time Web Desk: Manchester United on Sunday sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the manager of the club following the embarrassing 1-4 defeat against Watford. The Premier League giants have confirmed assistant coach Michael Carrick will take over the charges on a temporary basis. It is also learnt that Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino is the club’s top target to take over next summer.
As per reports in Sky Sports, Pochettino is Manchester United’s first choice as Solskjaer’s permanent replacement, with the former Tottenham manager potentially becoming more attainable by the summer than he is currently. Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag is understood to be United’s second choice.
Solskjaer signed a new three-year deal in July but leaves after overseeing five defeats in his last seven Premier League assignment – a run which sees them 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.
A club statement said: “Manchester United announces that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has left his role as manager.
“Ole will always be a legend at Manchester United and it is with regret that we have reached this difficult decision. While the past few weeks have been disappointing, they should not obscure all the work he has done over the past three years to rebuild the foundations for long-term success.”
Meanwhile Cristiano Ronaldo wants Luis Enrique to take over as Man United boss. Enrique, who won the treble with Barcelona in 2015, is expected to be one of several candidates placed under consideration to replace Solskajer.