Rio Ferdinand has said that now would be the time for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to leave Manchester United.

The Norwegian is under huge pressure at Old Trafford after a poor run of form in which they’ve lost four out of their last six league games.

United are already nine points off league leaders Chelsea at the top of the table after 11 games.

Ferdinand on his Five with Vibe podcast says he doesn’t believe Solskjaer can deliver the Premier League or Champions League to Old Trafford, but could leave the club with his ‘head held high’.

‘He’s done actually what he’s been brought in to do. He’s come in and give the fans hope again, made the fans want to come back and watch your team again.

‘He’s done that – he’s done a great job in that sense but is he going to take us to win titles? Is he going to make us challenge to win a Champions League? Sitting here I have to be honest with myself and say I think no.

He added: ‘The football club will be living here and breathing longer than any individual. It’s what’s best for this football club.

‘I just feel that maybe it might be the time now for the baton to be handed over to take us on now. I think Ole would leave now with his head held high.’