Inside Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's inner circle – footballer wife and trusted Man Utd alliesOle Gunnar Solskjaer has been tipped with a return to Manchester United in light of Ruben Amorim's sackingView 5 Images Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a rock to lean on in wife Silje (Image: 2020 James Gill - Danehouse)Former Manchester United striker and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is one of the favourites to take over at Old Trafford. View 5 Images Ole Gunnar Solskjaer waves from the stand alongside wife Silje and son Elijah in 2019 (Image: Getty Images)"I’ll spend some time with my family," he said. ‌View 5 Images Ole Gunnar Solskjaer poses with his sons Noah Solskjaer (L) and Elijah Solskjaer (Image: 2019 Manchester United FC)Michael CarrickCarrick has also been linked with a return to United since Amorim's sacking, perhaps linking up with Solskjaer in tandem. 2 during the latter's first spell as United manager. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror January 11, 2026 18:23 UTC