Ole Gunnar Solskjaer favourite to be new manager of Premier League club as betting odds slashed

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the favourite to be named Ipswich Town's next manager.

The 53-year-old former Manchester United manager is reportedly high up the list at Portman Road as the Tractor Boys look for a manager to lead them in the Premier League.

Kieran McKenna resigned last week after almost five years in charge, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

Ipswich have a mighty task on their hands to replace him, just weeks after he clinched automatic promotion for the second consecutive Championship season.

McKenna had been heavily linked with the Fulham job amid several others in recent months, having taken his side from League One to the Premier League in just four years.

The young manager will almost certainly be back in the coming years, with it always thought that the Man United job could come in the future.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made favourite for Ipswich Town job

Legendary Premier League striker Solskjaer began his journey into management in 2011, taking over Norwegian side Molde FK.

The former forward spent some of his career there, and would return in 2015 after a brief stint with Cardiff City.

In 2018, Solskjaer got the call from his beloved Man United and took over as caretaker manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho,.

Incredibly, the Norwegian's side won 10 of their first 11 games under his watch, and 14 of 19 before he was offered the job permanently.

Solskjaer spent almost two years in charge of the Red Devils and ultimately proved unsuccessful, yet his team that finished second in 2021 remain the only Man United team to do so since.

Solskjaer returned to management in 2024 with Besiktas but lasted just seven months before he was dismissed.

One major bookmaker has now made the 53-year-old the odds-on favourite to be appointed by Ipswich at 4/5, while Gary O'Neil (7/4), and Brendan Rodgers (6/1) trail behind.

Kieran McKenna may advise Man United

For years, McKenna worked as an assistant at Man United, under several managers.

None more than Solskjaer, who took charge of 168 games with the future Ipswich boss by his side.

It can only be assumed that McKenna has had, or indeed is having, some involvement in the process that will see the appointment of his successor.

Should Solskjaer be under serious consideration at Portman Road, decision-makers have access to an authority on the Norwegian's ability.