Solskjaer says he offered to return to Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he offered to return to Manchester United if needed after speaking with club executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox, while backing Michael Carrick to lead the team forward. Solskjaer said the conversation involved no contract terms or negotiations and that he made no demands. In an interview with Norwegian broadcaster TV2, the former United manager said he praised Carrick during the discussion. Solskjaer described his former teammate as the right person for the job, saying Carrick understands the club, its supporters and what is required to move it forward. Solskjaer also said he believed Carrick had spoken positively about him. Solskjaer said he would have stepped in if the club asked, but did not expect a possible interim return to last beyond the summer. He added that he still felt he had unfinished business at Old Trafford and would have welcomed another opportunity. He also said that returning to the past is not always the best option and that it may be time for someone else to try. The comments come as United face mounting pressure after a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. The result extended the club’s winless run in all competitions to nine...