Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sought Alex Ferguson advice after Liverpool mauling

Club sources have confirmed that United have decided to “buy British” when they chase their next manager - with Leicester’s Brendan Rodgers top of that list.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed he has sought the advice of his mentor Alex Ferguson as it emerged that Manchester United appear to be looking for a British-based replacement to eventually succeed him.

The current United manager has survived a tempestuous week since the 5-0 mauling at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday.