Ole Gunnar Solskjaer transfer target picks between Man Utd and Man City as deadline looms
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER reportedly sent a scout to watch Norwegian winger Hakon Evjen this week and the winger has admitted he is a Manchester United fan.
Man United: Solskjaer addresses transfer window deadline
Evjen, 19, impressed as Bodo/Glimt beat Stromsgodset 3-1 on Monday night, scoring two goals.
That took his tally for the season to six, as well as three assists, from 14 matches.
The transfer deadline for Premier League clubs closes on Thursday and TV2 report Manchester United scouts were joined by representatives from Manchester City at the match.
It comes with United linked to a number of stars ahead of the window slamming shut.
And Evjen has admitted he’s a United fan but knows picking between the two Manchester clubs would be difficult though he is a "United boy".
Asked Asked if he knew he was being monitored, he said: "No, but for me it doesn't matter.
"It's obviously fun, but I try not think about it too much. But of course, it's always fun when people look at you.
"If you want to hear something, you can chat with my agent.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer transfer target picks between Man Utd and Man City as deadline looms (Image: GETTY)
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer transfer target picks between Man Utd and Man City as deadline looms (Image: GETTY)
"I don't know, we'll see. Nothing has come yet, but I have always been a United boy.
"Of course, City is one of the world's best football teams. A choice is difficult."
Solskjaer has made three signings this window, bringing Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire to the club.
Manchester United have also been linked with Christian Eriksen, Paulo Dybala and Bruno Fernandes among others.
And Solskjaer was hopeful of getting more deals over the line when he spoke last week.
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