Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coy on Manchester United’s transfer plans as Jadon Sancho saga continues and Ousmane Dembele, Luka Jovic and Federico Chiesa all linked
Two wins over Brighton in five days and life is much better for Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
But he still wants new recruits before Monday’s transfer deadline passes, and cut a coy figure as talkSPORT’s Sam Matterface quizzed him on the club’s transfer plans.
The rumours suggest United still hold hope they can sign Jadon Sancho
But Solskjaer didnt get drawn into directly addressing the rumours
United have signed midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax earlier this summer, however their pursuit of Jadon Sancho continues.
They have been chasing the England forward all summer but have been unable to agree a deal with Borussia Dortmund.
Now United are reported to be in talks with Barcelona over a loan deal with Ousmane Dembele.
Federico Chiesa and Luka Jovic are also names said to be on the club’s radar as they desperately look to boost their attacking options.
Jamie O’Hara says Manchester United paying £100m for Jadon Sancho would be ‘wrong’ and ‘really stupid’
United are in the market for a new full-back too, with Porto’s Alex Telles tipped to arrive.
But when asked about what United want to do before the window closes, Solskjaer remained relatively tight-lipped.
He told talkSPORT: “You never know in football. You’re never surprised if anything pops up.
“We get speculation about us all the time. The club is working hard do what we want to do.
“I’m focused on the players we’ve got, ready for Sunday [against Tottenham], playing. That’s the sole focus in the coaches office. Let’s see what happens.”
Solskjaer was speaking after United’s Carabao Cup triumph over Brighton, with goals from Scott McTominay, Juan Mata and Paul Pogba sealing the 3-0 win.
It was a routine win for United, who had a much easier time of it than in their league encounter at the Amex last weekend
United moved into the last eight following the win as Solskjaer looks for his first piece of silverware as boss.
The Red Devils reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Europa League last season and the Norwegian believes those near misses will help his players this year.
“Definitely,” he replied when asked if it will add drive to his squad.
“We are already now in the quarter-finals and of course depending on the situation in December we are going to want to go through to the semis again. The semi-final defeats, of course they hurt.”
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