How Man Utd will look under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer next season - FOUR signings, ONE ace axed
MANCHESTER UNITED have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis and Express Sport is on hand to reveal how the Red Devils will look under the Norwegian next season.
Manchester United have been linked with a slew of big names in recent weeks and are reportedly going have a staggering £200million budget at their disposal this summer.
Borussia Dortmund youngster Jadon Sancho is understood to be on the Red Devils’ radar following a stellar season with the Bundesliga outfit.
Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic is also thought to be a target for United as his future at the Nou Camp is currently up in the air.
And Express Sport has learned Napoli and Crystal Palace defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are also on the club’s wish-list.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed Manchester United's permanent manager (Image: GETTY / BUILD-A-LINE-UP)
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho (Image: GETTY)
This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I'm beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on being appointed Manchester United manager
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United would be a real force to be reckoned with next season if they were to acquire the quartet’s services.
Here’s how they could line-up next season if they land their reported summer targets:
Manchester United possible starting XI in the 2019/20 season: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Koulibaly, Lindelof, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Rakitic, Sancho, Martial, Rashford
Solskjaer is delighted to have been given the opportunity to manage his old side, which he's 'dreamed of doing' for several years.
Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is also on the radar (Image: GETTY)
“From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club," he said in a statement on the club's official website.
"It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here.
“The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we've done so far.
"This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I'm beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.”
Manchester United's potential starting XI for the 2019-20 season (Image: BUILD-A-LINE-UP)
United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is pleased with Solskjaer’s appointment, saying: "Since coming in as caretaker manager in December, the results Ole has delivered speak for themselves.
"More than just performances and results, Ole brings a wealth of experience, both as a player and as a coach, coupled with a desire to give young players their chance and a deep understanding of the culture of the club.
"This all means that he is the right person to take Manchester United forward.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has penned a three-year deal with Manchester United (Image: GETTY)
Man United job is 'truly an honour' says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
"I want to thank Ole and the coaching team for everything they have done so far andcongratulatehim on this richly deserved appointment.
"The fans and everyone at the club are behind him as he looks to take us where we need to be and build the next stage of our history."
Solskjaer’s first game in charge of United since landing the job on a permanent basis will see his troops take on Watford at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.