“I’ve had loads of conversations and they've been up front and honest. We know where we are, we know where we are at and it's too far behind where we want to be.
“Towards the end of the season it makes it clearer.
“When I came in around Christmas and when we had that great run of form, sometimes that's human nature, you're confident, maybe overconfident, and we pipped games into our favour, we played some great football at times and towards the end we've seen that exceptional efficiency we had didn't last, so they know we're in for a rebuild.”
Solskjaer also gave an update on David De Gea and Alexis Sanchez.
Man Utd: Solskjaer discusses Daniel James transfer rumours
Man Utd transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will want to be backed by Ed Woodward (Image: GETTY)
Both have been linked with Old Trafford exits this summer during the transfer window.
“David has one year left on his contract, of course we want to extend with him,” Solskjaer added.
“They’re in talks, so let’s hope it will get sorted.
“At July 1 we will know who is going to be with us and it’s going to be a very important pre-season for us because next season is big.
“Alexis has a contract with us.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Man Utd transfer news: David De Gea could be on his way out of Old Trafford this summer (Image: GETTY)