Chelsea: Rumoured target Barella admits admiration for Zola
Reports in Italy claim Man Utd bid for Nicolo Barella (Image: CORRIERE DELLO SPORT)
And even after the sacking of Jose Mourinho it appears the Red Devils are convinced the youngster can add quality to the Old Trafford ranks.
United are currently enjoying a warm weather break in Dubai.
That’s before they take on Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday (4.30pm).
When asked if United will sign anyone this month Solskjaer was unsure whether his squad would be strengthened or not.
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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is very interested in signing Nicolo Barella (Image: GETTY)
"I'm happy with squad I've got," the Norwegian said. "I don't expect anyone to come in but obviously if the club have targeted and identified a few and I think they might fit here, I'll give my thumbs up. But it's not just my decision.
"Nobody had to tell me I had loads of talented players [to inherit at United]. I can see that from outside.
"We didn't speak too much about what's been going on, to be honest. It was about seeing what you can do to go back to the way we used to play, the way Man United are supposed to play, exciting football.
"We're looking a little bit like we want to see the team [we want to see]."