Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "deserves" to be given the Old Trafford reins on a permanent basis.
Solskjaer succeeded Jose Mourinho as an interim appointment in December and has guided United back into contention for the Premier League top-four and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Following the astonishing 3-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes that booked the club's place in the last eight in Europe it had been assumed that the Norwegian's permanent appointment was imminent.
Back-to-back defeats in the league and FA Cup to Arsenal and Wolves have taken some of the sheen off Solskjaer's record but he has still won 14 of his 19 games in charge.
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And Berbatov insists the United legend has done more than enough to warrant a contract extension.
“Talking as a former player I am sure the current playing staff at the club would welcome some clarity on Solskjaer's status at the club," he told Betfair .
“It is tiring to have so much change in the managerial position. A club needs that stability at the top.
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“For a team that did not change manager for 25 years to have so much churn in such an important role suggests they don't know what they're doing.
“With all the work he has done I don't think it would be fair to him or the players if they don't announce that he is going to stay in charge.
“Ole was able to raise the spirit, the team, everything at the club. He was the guy who took responsibility in a difficult situation.
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“Purely on what he achieved so far he deserves an extension. He has earned it.
“He is young for a manager, an ex-United player - it's the best combination for the club to build for the future.”
United had been 11 points outside of the top four when Solskjaer took the reins in December but headed into the international break just two below fourth-placed Arsenal.
