OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER could be set for a sensational Premier League return as Leicester City's new boss.
SunSport can reveal the Foxes have been in contact with the former Manchester United manager as they draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace Enzo Maresca.
And Solskjaer has confirmed he is keen to take on the challenge of keeping the Championship winners in the Premier Division.
The Manchester United legend is highly rated by Leicester City Chairman Top Srivaddhanaprabha and narrowly missed out on the job last summer, when he was edged out by Enzo Maresca.
Since then the Old Trafford legend has turned down several managerial offers - both at club and international level - after being sacked by Manchester United in November 2021.
Solskjaer took over the Old Trafford hotseat from Jose Mourinho on a caretaker basis in December 2018 and was confirmed as United's permanent boss in March after leading United to 14 wins in his first 19 matches.
United finished third in Solskjaer's first full season and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Europa League.
The following season the Reds finished runners'-up to Manchester City - United's first back-to-back top four finish since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement - and lost 11-10 on penalties to Unai Emery's Villarreal in the Europa League final.
Despite being rewarded with a three-year-extension to his contract, Solskjaer was axed in November in his third and final season, with United seventh in the Prem.
He was linked with the Canada Head Coach's role before Jesse Marsch was appointed last month.
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But the 51-year-old is now itching to return to club management after being narrowly pipped by former Rangers boss Giovanni Van Bronckhorst for the Besiktas job earlier this week.
Leicester have turned their attention to Solskjaer after another contender, Maurizio Sarri made it clear he wasn't interested in the job.
However Solskjaer is desperate for another crack at managing in the Premier League and wouldn't be put off by Leicester's potential points deduction for breaching PSR rules.
joacdemosy
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Good luck
Amazing2020
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Leicester calm down they might buy Eric Ten Hang and get Solskjaer for free
Sambdklmz
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he's a good coach the grazers spoiled his coaching career by buy Ronaldo back to Manchester United
you are a sensible person
Tascmrsty
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That Leicester City chairman's name can never be written without looking the alphabets critically...who cn even pronoun it?
Piyaeiklry
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congratulations to him
Blaqpablo
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Ole Ball at His best will beat Man City The Best of Counter Attacking Football, Need a Good Midfielder Like Pogba and Good Wingers that are Fast
and city won the trophies 🥂🥂
Blaqpablo
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Ole Ball at His best will beat Man City The Best of Counter Attacking Football, Need a Good Midfielder Like Pogba and Good Wingers that are Fast
and city won the trophies
30725522(deleted)
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hope they want relegation
Mubcdklmyz
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he's a good coach the grazers spoiled his coaching career by buy Ronaldo back to Manchester United
baoabclry
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Ole for the job 👍👏
Dicacerty
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may he come he is good
Barcamancity1
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Jose has the best stat so far
jaubcdenp
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Happy to see you again Ole
kadkpsz
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Solskjaer while at Man U banked all his hopes on out of form and failing players such as Rashford, Maguire etc. Dis lead to him being sacked. If he had taken d bull by d horn by axing those failing players, he would hv won trophies n remain d coach at old trafford.
Thanks so much for helping those that don know football .
kadkpsz
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Happy that Ole is coming back into the game .
kiycdektyz
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I really hope he gets this job. Want to see the baby assassin again in a top Job.
jipdloptz
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Solskjaer while at Man U banked all his hopes on out of form and failing players such as Rashford, Maguire etc. Dis lead to him being sacked. If he had taken d bull by d horn by axing those failing players, he would hv won trophies n remain d coach at old trafford.
you don't know what you're talking about serious problem came with pendu7
bwalyaalfred024
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baby faced assassin. he's a good coach and Leicester is here to stay
Eagleswings
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Solskjaer while at Man U banked all his hopes on out of form and failing players such as Rashford, Maguire etc. Dis lead to him being sacked. If he had taken d bull by d horn by axing those failing players, he would hv won trophies n remain d coach at old trafford.
Harnandez080
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Good luck sir
Macbmnoryz
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Ole Ball at His best will beat Man City The Best of Counter Attacking Football, Need a Good Midfielder Like Pogba and Good Wingers that are Fast
Hedaelnpr
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He is not a tough coach. I hope he wanted LC based on the sentiments of experience without trophies histories.
gabes_004
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Let him get this job please
Always_a_united
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I’ll like him to come back
Necadkrt
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nice one I believe he can handle it
Arjenrobben11
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Leicester planning to go to non league
ZackieNowell
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Ten Hag and his uncle Van Gaal's win ratio aren't impressive. It's called "The Dutch can't act in Theatre of Dreams". 😂😂😂
roabiknors
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let him come
Ghostmonkey
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We might see OLe's ball back
tonbcinoz
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Haha.... 2025 Championship again🤣😁
SAMSUPER
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Simply He CANNOT Manage the club, Not saying coz he was there, just not gonna work for leicester
sibacrstyz
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good move
luhbcdkmot
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good choice
jojo88
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I would have loved to see this gaffer back to d premiership
Nam_So
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Pep Guardiola coaching Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla ahead of NBA Finals Game 1. ⚽️ x 🏀
Yehadeyz
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because you are the coza of this for getting Leicester city coach
Roocnotuy
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should have returned to manu. Leicester will surely do well
vicaemopsz
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The 51yrs old smiling assassin 😂 Ole🫶❤️
wizzybbigstepper
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Another wahala for Man u, another -6 points from man u ! Leicester won’t let them breathe if this man is the coach 😅🔥
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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There might be a point deduction on Leicester, The task will be more harder
Arabsantos
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The best choice for Ole Gunnar
codacdpt
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I would love to see him again
boimamassalay10
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what concern Chelsea about this?
MogastyJn
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United will pay back 🤣🤣
Ciylmnos
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I’m sure Leicester will be good and strong
faecelsuyz
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OGS all the best to you Boss. We love you.!!
InnocentTeddy
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ole at the wheel,those comebacks😋
Gideonice
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How’s that a Chelsea news
sikudouglas
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Ole come back,sign Martial for Leicester and you will be good to compete
cedabdkstu
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good luck 🤞