Man United: Solskjaer doesn't want to sell Bailly claims pundit
Manchester United boss Solskjaer has landed his man in Wan-Bissaka, with the former Crystal Palace star becoming the club’s second signing of the summer.
The Red Devils announced the arrival of the 21-year-old today, with Solskjaer saying: “Aaron is one of the best upcoming defenders in the Premier League.
“He has the right work ethic, talent and mentality to play for Manchester United and he fits exactly the type of player that we are looking to bring into the squad to help us improve and push on further.
“Aaron is a young, hungry player and eager to learn and that’s important at his age.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting to sign a midfielder (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has Bruno Fernandes in his sights (Image: GETTY)
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ESPN name other targets as Saul Niguez, Sean Longstaff and Youri Tielemans.
Longstaff is seen by Solskjaer as the ideal long-term replacement for Michael Carrick, who retired from football to become a United coach at the end of last season.
Saul has been on the club’s radar for years, with interest in the Atletico Madrid star dating back to Louis van Gaal’s time in charge.
The Spain international has clashed with Diego Simeone this season.
And that could lead to an Atletico exit, though the club may be reluctant to lose another player with Rodri Hernandez City-bound.
Journalist Duncan Castles, meanwhile, claimed earlier this month that United had told Tielemans he was their top choice to replace Paul Pogba - should the World Cup winner depart.
“They have had conversations with the agent of Youri Tielemans. He’s currently at Leicester City on loan but owned by AS Monaco,” he said on The Transfer Window podcast.
“I believe Tielemans has been told that he is first option to replace Pogba should he leave.
“I’m not sure he’s entirely convinced that he is indeed first option, but Manchester United have told him that.
“Monaco would be more than happy to sell and they want a bidding war, so they just want to get as much money for the player as possible, looking at a price of at least £40m for the player.”