Phelan has stalled on signing a contract to become Solskjaer’s full-time assistant despite his importance to the side’s revival this season. The coach, who worked directly under Sir Alex Ferguson for five seasons, has been every bit as popular as Solskjaer since returning to the dugout, and has been the more vocal of the pair on the touchline during games. But the 56-year-old does not want to continue in his current role, according to The Mirror. Instead, Phelan wants to become the club’s sporting director.

Source: Express April 21, 2019 11:23 UTC