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Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dreams of managing the English Premier League giants.

The Norwegian led Molde to their first ever league title in his debut season as manager in 2011 before repeating the feat the following season.

But Solskjaer, 39, considers himself too young and inexperienced to replace Sir Alex Ferguson.

I can say that I m not stupid enough or naive enough to be able to do that job, Solskjaer told FourFourTwo.

Every player who has played for Man United would hope that they become such a good manager that they could get that job.

If that s to happen I ve got to work hard in many, many years and learn, get the experience and let s see later on.

As young managers, when you come to a tough period y…

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti is pleased with Javier Pastore s improved form for his side.

The 23-year-old Pastore has endured an inconsistent season and has been linked with a move away from Parc de Princes.

But his recent performances and surge in confidence has drawn plaudits from Ancelotti, who said a change in attitude from the Argentine has prompted the upturn.

He has changed his attitude. He has regained confidence and it has helped him, Ancelotti told RMCsport.

Maybe his new position has given him a sense of freedom. He has played the last two games and done very well.

Pastore has never thought of leaving, he is an important player for the club. In football, there are difficult times and the important thing is the reaction.…

Liverpool are interested in signing James Maddison from Leicester City in the summer transfer window, according to . The England international attacking midfielder is out of contract at Leicester in the summer of 2024, and Premier League rivals Liverpool are keen on snapping up the 26-year-old at the end of the season.

Maddison and Leicester are in talks over a new contract. If the playmaker does not put to paper on a new deal, then former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners could make a bid for him in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool are fifth in the Premier League table at the moment with 42 points from 25 matches, just three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have played 26 matches. Meanwhile, Leicester currently find themselves 15th…

Newcastle United s Alan Pardew has been named Barclays Manager of the Season after a sensational campaign that has seen his side defy expectations.

Newcastle head into the final game of the season with the opportunity of a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

Pardew s appointment as Newcastle manager in December 2010 was met with scepticism by many of the club s faithful, having seen Chris Hughton sacked despite winning promotion the previous season.

But after steering the Tyneside club to safety last season, Pardew has sought to push them onwards this term, bringing in a number of players including Davide Santon, Yohan Cabaye and Demba Ba.

The team quickly gelled under his guidance, which resulted in their best start to a Premier League c…

Aston Villa, Celtic and Norwich City are interested in signing Joshua King on a free transfer this summer, according to . The former Manchester United prospect is leaving Everton and will become a free agent. Scottish Premiership club Celtic, Villa and Norwich, who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship, all are credited with interest in the Norway international forward.

King joined Everton on the final day of the January transfer window after leaving Championship club Bournemouth. The 29-year-old made  substitute Premier League appearances for the Toffees. In the first half of the season, King made  and seven substitute appearances in the Championship for Bournemouth.

Villa enjoyed a good season in the Pre…

Dean Henderson will make his first Premier League start for Manchester United in Saturday s match at West Ham.

Henderson replaced David de Gea at half-time during last weekend s 3-2 win at Southampton and, although the De Gea was fit to play in the midweek Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, the Spain international is not in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer s matchday 18 at London Stadium.

Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes drop to the bench, while Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek will combine in a midfield anchored by Scott McTominay.

Edinson Cavani leads the United attack, flanked by Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood, although there is no place in the squad for Fred after the midfielder s red card versus PSG.

 Ready to bounce