Solskjaer will be in charge of United until the season is over despite Molde, his club, having “mixed feelings” about the agreement

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be consulted about potential January transfers after his appointment as Manchester United’s interim manager was confirmed this morning.

United began talks with Molde yesterday about the possibility of Solskjaer taking over at Old Trafford until the end of the season after the dismissal of José Mourinho.

The two clubs quickly agreed what Molde described as a “fair” compensation package that means Solskjaer will leave the Norwegian club and take charge at Old Trafford until United’s season is over before returning to Norway.

“Manchester United announced today that former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been appointed as caretaker manager until the end of the 2018-19 season,” a United statement read.

Solskjaer, 45, is expected to fly into England today and take his