But now the Standard claim that the Norwegian has started to identify replacements for Lukaku.
Marcus Rashford is believed to be Solskjaer’s first-choice front man but it’s claimed Lyon ace Moussa Dembele and Lille’s Nicolas Pepe are both of interest to United.
Indeed, the report adds that Dembele has been watched by the Red Devils.
And when it comes to Pepe, it’s suggested that United are among a number of clubs to ask about the forward.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer identifies two replacements for Romelu Lukaku (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on Nicolas Pepe (Image: GETTY)
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Moussa Dembele is also believed to be on Man Utd's wishlist (Image: GETTY)
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Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez’s futures are both also up in the air, potentially leaving Solskjaer short in attack.
And Belgium manager Roberto Martinez believes now is the right time for Lukaku to leave the club.
"It is clear that he has to leave Manchester United," Martinez told Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws.