Solskjaer managed Manchester United in 2018-2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gary O'Neil are among the leading candidates to become manager at Ipswich.
FormerManchester Unitedboss Solskjaer is high on the Tractor Boys' list to succeed Kieran McKenna at Portman Road.
Solskjaer took a break from management after leavingManchester Unitedin 2021. was keen for a quick return following his exit from Besiktas last summer.
He was overlooked for a return to Old Trafford last season. in favour of Michael Carrick, with United feeling it would be better to avoid someone who had done the job before.
McKenna worked under Solksjaer - along with his assistant Martyn Pert - atManchester Unitedwhen the Norwegian led them to second in the Premier League in 2020-21.
BBC Sport reported Ipswich's interest in O'Neil earlier this monthand the Strasbourg boss has long been admired by the club's hierarchy.
He played at Bristol City when current Ipswich chief executive Mark Ashton was CEO.
The French side had been confident of keeping the formerWolveshead coach, who joined the club in January,. he remains a contender for the Tractor Boys.
The club are looking for a new head coach after McKenna stepped down last week. despite leading them back to the Premier League byfinishing second in the Championship last season.
The 40-year-old took charge of the Tractor Boys in 2021. guided them to three promotions in the past four seasons, two of which have taken the club into the top flight.
McKenna was linked with theFulhamjob after Marco Silva's departure, but quit to take a break from the game. spend more time with his family.
"I feel this is the right time for me to step aside," he said.
"I do so with great pride at the incredible progress we have made. with huge hope and optimism for the future of the club."
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