Solskjaer the front-runner for Wolves

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is at the top of Wolves owner Steve Morgan’s shortlist to become the club’s new boss. The multi-millionaire has identified the former Manchester United striker along with ex-england skipper Paul Ince as the prime long-term candidates to succeed Mick Mccarthy. Of the two, Solskjaer is understood to be the preferred choice to replace interim boss Terry Connor. He has made a stunning start to his managerial career with Molde, winning the Norwegian league title at his first attempt last season. And he fits the bill as far as Morgan is concerned. He is seeking a young, dynamic coach to drive Wolves forward. According to club insiders, Morgan wants a more malleable manager — Mccarthy certainly was not that — but he might be wrong in thinking Solskjaer, 39, will be a pushover. It will require some negotiation to break Solskjaer’s contract, too. The former Champions League winner agreed a four-year deal when he took on the job after leaving the reserve team manager position at Manchester United. Ince, meanwhile, is remembered fondly as a member of the Wolves side promoted to the Premier League under Dave Jones’ stewardship nine years ago. Since impressing as a boss at Macclesfield and MK Dons, Ince has not really been given an extended chance to prove himself. He lasted less than a season at Blackburn and is one of a clutch of managers installed at Notts County in recent seasons.