Bolton to open talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over managerial vacancy Initial plans to move for former Wolves manager Mick McCarthy are understood to have been abandoned following discussions between Gartside and Eddie Davies, Bolton's Isle of Man-based owner, over the past 48 hours. And while Gartside was also in London last night on club business, negotiations are yet to take place with Solskjaer due to the 39-year-old's determination to avoid further conflict with Molde owner Kjell Inge Rokke, who reacted angrily to Solskjaer holding talks with Aston Villa over the job at Villa Park last summer. Solskjaer ultimately withdrew from the race to succeed Alex McLeish at Villa prior to Paul Lambert's appointment as manager. The Norwegian, who moved to Molde after enjoying success as coach of United's reserves, has been billed as a rising star of management, with some even tipping the former striker as a potential successor to Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. Bolton believe they can offer Solskjaer an appealing challenge, however, with Davies prepared to back the club's attempt to make a swift return to the top flight this season. Coyle reduced the club's wage bill by more than £20m before being dismissed and, despite debts of over £100m, which are owed in their entirety to Davies, senior figures believe finances at the Reebok are healthy enough to ensure a challenge for promotion this season.