With Darren Fletcher stepping away from his short-term caretaker role,Manchester United are pushing forward quickly with the selection of their next temporary manager.
The club’s decision-makers are now weighing two familiar faces from the club’s glorious past Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after both held crunch talks with the Old Trafford hierarchy over the weekend.
Sky Sports News revealed on Monday that the former midfield maestro Carrick left a particularly favourable mark during his presentation, impressing with clarity and vision.
The board cannot ignore the deep affection that still lingers for Solskjaer among supporters and many within the club from his earlier, crowd-pleasing stint in charge.
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Fletcher’s tenure came to a natural conclusion following the painful 2-1 FA Cup exit at the hands of Brighton a result that sealed United’s elimination from both domestic cup competitions and left the Premier League as their last lifeline this season.
After the Brighton defeat, Fletcher confirmed he would return to Carrington on Monday to discuss his long-term future within the club, bringing the curtain down on his brief spell.
This latest setback against Brighton has worsened an already challenging run, as United have now been eliminated from both major domestic cup tournaments, leaving the Premier League as their only remaining competition for the season.
