Published 18:17 IST, February 11th 2020
Ed Woodward backs Solskjaer to overhaul squad in summer transfer window
Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make 'statement' signings in the summer transfer window
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Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to make 'statement' signings in summer transfer window and help club get back to winning ways. According to reports, Woodward has been subject to intense criticism after having failed to sign quality players in transfer market. A few Red Devils fans were so frustrated that y attacked vice-chairman's house with flares and vandalised his house gate.
Red Devils w have a 'clear path'
According to reports, Woodward has said that United w have a clear path with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at helm. Red Devils are currently placed 8th with 6 points behind 4th placed Chelsea. signing of Bru Fernandes for an initial fee of 46.5 million pounds has infused midfield with much-needed reinforcements.
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According to reports, under-fire chairman said that acquisition of Fernandes and return of key first-team members from injury will boost Solskjaer and team's confidence to win matches in order to secure a top-four finish. He furr added that team remained well on course to win UEFA Europa League and FA Cup, adding that re is a lot left to play for in 2019-20 season.
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Woodward also said that club is well aware of fact that y are t where y are supposed to be, adding that priority is to get back on track and challenge for major silverware.
According to reports, Red Devils have long been linked to Mauricio Pochetti after he was sacked as Tottenham Hotspurs FC's manr. club has been linked to players such as Jack Grealish, Declan Rice, while Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford remains clouded with uncertainty.
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United is closely working with Solskjaer to recruit players
Ed Woodward said that club is closely working with Solskjaer to recruit players with a blend of experience and quality. He furr added that United's process of recruiting a player focuses on proper analysis and selection of players over period of one campaign. According to reports, Woodward said that club has shelled out money after Solskjaer's arrival, adding that ir aim is to ensure recruitment of quality players and maintain consistency in that.
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(with inputs from ncies)
18:17 IST, February 11th 2020