Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United "have to be realistic" over their current financial resources, warning fans they may have to do without big-money buys.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned fans of the Premier League giants that they might have to do without blockbuster signings as the club counts the cost of the covid-19 pandemic.
United linked with Sancho, Haaland... but Solskjaer warns of a depleted transfer war chest
United were heavily linked with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho before the start of the season and are now one of a host of reported admirers for his team-mate Erling Haaland.
Both players would likely fetch transfer fees in excess of £100 million, but Solskjaer is unsure whether clubs will be so keen to engage in bidding wars as they adapt to a new financial climate.
"We have to be realistic, we have to be responsible in the way we do our business both on and off the pitch," he told reporters. "There's improvements on the training ground, the stadium. We just have to look at the whole picture.
"Where can we spend the money? And how much is there? It's just the real world now. It has changed. Of course, all clubs in the world are going through the same situation so it's no different for other clubs than for us.
"I think there's just going to be less and less transfers happening in the world of football until this changes."
United brought in experienced striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer this season. The 34-year-old has six goals in 17 Premier League appearances this season, only eight of which have been starts.
Cavani is pushing to return from a muscular injury in time to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday, and Solskjaer has not ruled out bolstering his forward line, even if it means looking at more creative signings along the lines of the Uruguay international as opposed to chasing the likes of Haaland.
"I always say that Mason [Greenwood], Anthony [Martial], Edinson... when we can really get them really firing that means we're a very good team," he added. "But we're always looking at better players, of course we are."
United 15 points behind Premier League leaders City
United travel to Palace looking to cut a 15-point gap to Manchester City before facing the Premier League leaders in Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium.
MCLBOSS
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Greenwood-Rashford-Grealish can switch sides. Just like Rooney-Cr7-tevez.
sure great idea
footymaniac
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rashford is not a striker
Greenwood-Rashford-Grealish can switch sides. Just like Rooney-Cr7-tevez.
Niudlnoyz
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Please OLE for Sunday's derby, can you change the captain to Bruno?
Niudlnoyz
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Man UTD IN SUNDAY'S DERBY CAN YOU GIVE BRUNO TO COMMAND THE TEAM? IT IS MY HUMBLE REQUEST, THANKS
MCLBOSS
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Get Raphinha if Grealish did not come cheap.
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rashford is not a striker
segxxzmichael
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None of his old mates are criticizing his failure to deliver just a trophy in 3 years and he’s still has no identity to his game. 🤦🏾♂️
Tepceilsy
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United has the best squad so far with no any doubt. Its Ole who has failed to bring out the best out them and needs to be replaced immediately. Almost 3 seasons no trophy! Enough for him. He can go back to Molde.
sah_sannidhya
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Olé is learning to speak off the pitch . He's on his was to become a great manager . All he needs is the support of Board and fans .
bumdelnuy
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ole is noting no coghing experiance pls relaxe we ar ok of u u disave noting just go pls
foeimny
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Ole la dirt
foeimny
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Ur need to even sell that Ole
foeimny
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Even if man utd sign,once is that guy Ole they will do nothing
Jocbimr
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that should be next season.. sell Rashford,Martial, and Cavani..
tozbdilprt
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hhvcyt,gpoly grip just get a grip because over 70s got a f****** grip because you're not winning games is in the f*** you 0
rehaekorty
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start selling and then get the money to buy new players. its simple economics ole. if you don't understand this, sack yourself.
mikiklpsuy
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Bet they will not sign anybody of note.
Busbybabes
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Sign a defender and a striker stop mourning utd has money
You really needs to learn how to manage a business my friend , in moments like these its not how many money you have but how you manage them , i give you an example..... if before the pandemic i was having a good payroll and i managed to save money that doesn't mean i go and spent money without thinking during these uncertain time , plus if you try to by now you might pay a lot more from the original price as the owner of the other team needs money too.
Luteiknruz
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raphianha 💯 correct
Codabkmouz
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Milan must pay the money for lukaku and buy haaland
vemelnot
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Ft ft v dry do gf
vemelnot
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Ggy
Yazabnor
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man u will be realistic not to sign none of their and the board will be responsible
Zoobemry
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Sign a defender and a striker stop mourning utd has money
footymaniac
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Get Raphinha if Grealish did not come cheap.
mzeereal
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Get a striker... a right back and a central back.. With this perfect position.. Things will be better
cr7isdefogoat
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JUST A DEFENDER AND A STRIKER! IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR? 😅
jubaer420
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We just need to spend money on a good defender thats it....
Kukaeikpsz
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Anthony Martial is a liability
Diuabclnsz
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Even when we get big signings, they sit bench anyway😑
ChrisLinn
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Sell Pogba we can get abt 60-70 mill for him sell Daniel James while he’s on form can get abt 20 mill for him sell martial can get abt 40 mill for him add up all then we hav around 120 mill n it’s only frm selling our players the club would support abt 60-70 mill for transfer so we hav abt 180 on total . But this is if only Ole will sell Pogba martial n Dan James
Meybeopsu
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we can sell pogba ,Jones so we make money to halland
SamiEthioMale
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we need both of them
Voaacdimpy
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This coach meaningless and trophyless still nothing"0"
hoscdlmotz
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Talk talk manager NO action
Vatdkmnryz
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if somebody say mancity and psg are richest teams in the world don't oppose him as fact very strong they spend money as they want but manutd if they want sancho know they will buy pellistri and if they want halland they will extend martial contract for ten years
ArtaSTONE
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Well can we not have the CONSTANT RUMOURS also then👌🏾
Akeem784
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Bruno?
bro ignore him, Top scorers in the league even with an out of form #9 and they still want United to buy forwards. Our defense is our main issue and the goal difference shows that.
Arijit_Chatterjee
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selling Lukaku,missing Halland and buying Maguire for 80m are the greatest decesion taken by him..please don't explain about your transfer policy
Jababdeosy
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in short...Ole's trying to explain to the fans, sorry "woodward wouldn't budge on his decision" so i can't sign one on my own😆 right friends? 😆
Man_utd246
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Any signing by Ole has failed like Jones, Pogba etc. as they have empty contracts with money paid out Now Ole should look for Forwards not pretenders n injury-acts. With 12 ore games MU team. Mst put on scoring boots not sluggish runs, falls, hold legs n look for penalties. Most Refs already know MUs fall-acts
Bruno?
pawcilnuz
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Any signing by Ole has failed like Jones, Pogba etc. as they have empty contracts with money paid out Now Ole should look for Forwards not pretenders n injury-acts. With 12 ore games MU team. Mst put on scoring boots not sluggish runs, falls, hold legs n look for penalties. Most Refs already know MUs fall-acts
pawcilnuz
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Ole should Stop fishing in ruffled waters n carry on to plan n play to win frm. Nw on. 3 teams on d way round yur neck. MCI plays good split second attack football in d box. MU trains to pass thru d posts like blinded fools like You, 2
Sanctinolez
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If you're realistic about no big signings i think we will have to be realistic about no trophies too😑