Aston Villa eye Solskjaer for managerial role

Aston Villa are believed to be ready to meet with former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a possible candidate for their vacant managerial position, according to The Telegraph.

The Midlands club parted company with Alex McLeish after a difficult season saw them only win seven Premier League matches and finish just two points above the relegation places.

With the search for a new boss under way, Randy Lerner is believed to prefer Roberto Martinez of Wigan, who turned the job down last summer.

However with the Spaniard in talks with Liverpool over their head coach role, the Villa Park side are exploring other options, such as Norwich’s Paul Lambert and Swansea’s Brendan Rodgers.

However, Lerner’s private jet was believed to be in Norway on Thursday, with Solskjaer set to be flown to Birmingham for talks with the Premier League side.

The former Old Trafford hitman is the manager of Molde, and has led the minnows to their first ever top-flight title in his homeland.

However, Solskjaer is believed to have a buy-out clause in his contract, and will be considered for the role.

By Gareth McKnight

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