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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has 'rejected multiple job offers' following Man Utd sacking

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected "various" offers since he was sacked as manager of Manchester United in November, it's been claimed.

The Norwegian coach left Old Trafford after a poor start to the season. United lost five of their first 12 Premier League games, yet it was the manner of some of those defeats that led to his downfall - such as the 5-0 home loss to bitter rivals Liverpool.

Solskjaer's final game in charge was a 4-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road. That ended his three-year reign, an era that saw United fail to win silverware. The closest they came was in May 2021, when they lost the Europa League final on penalties to Villarreal.

Despite a disappointing end to Solskjaer's time at Old Trafford, several clubs - including some in the Premier League - have offered him a job. That's according to Norwegian outlet Verdens Gang, who insist their information comes from an "informed team".

Solskjaer is believed to be interested in a return to management, although now is not the right time. It's unclear which clubs have made the 49-year-old an offer and what position each respective proposal entails.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Solskjaer has been linked with the vacant position at Burnley. Previous boss Sean Dyche was sacked last month but his temporary replacement Mike Jackson has done well - picking up 10 points from four games.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in November (Getty Images)

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Solskjaer has spent time with his family since his Old Trafford exit. He attended a United Women's game in January to watch his daughter Karna Solskjaer make her debut for the club in the FA Cup. The 19-year-old is yet to appear in the Women's Super League.

It's believed Solskjaer could work with Michael Carrick, his assistant at Old Trafford, if the Norwegian accepts his next role in management this summer. Carrick was United's caretaker manager but left as soon as Ralf Rangnick's appointment was confirmed.

Solskjaer has more than a decade's worth of senior managerial experience under his belt. As well as United, he's coached Molde - winning two Norwegian league titles and the Norwegian Cup - and Cardiff, suffering relegation to the Championship in May 2014.

The ex-striker was also in charge of United's reserves between 2008 and 2010, winning a host of trophies. During his playing days, Solskjaer scored 126 goals for United - helping them win six Premier League titles, the Champions League and other honours.

The most memorable moment of his playing career came in May 1999, when he scored the winning goal in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich. That result handed United the treble, becoming the first English team in history to win the European Cup, Premier League and FA Cup in the same season.

The Red Devils will be coached by Erik ten Hag next season after he signed a three-year contract. The Ajax boss is aiming to win a third Eredivisie title before his exit. His side are currently four points clear at the top of the table with three games remaining.

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