Man Utd: Solskjaer reflects on Champions League qualification
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar a transfer target, reports say. And it’s claimed the Red Devils are willing to offer the Serie A giants the chance to sign both Alexis Sanchez and Chris Smalling so they can land the 25-year-old. Solskjaer wants to sign a new centre-back this summer despite the fine form of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof this season.
Manchester United were linked with Skriniar a year ago, at a time where the Red Devils were eager to improve their defence.
However, in the end, they signed Maguire from Leicester with the England international arriving in a blockbuster £80million deal.
Despite that, United are still keen to add to their defence as Solskjaer targets the Premier League title next time out.
And Calcio Mercato say the Red Devils have their sights set on Skriniar and that they’re offering Sanchez and Smalling to Inter in order for a deal to happen.
Sanchez has impressed at the San Siro following the coronavirus crisis and Antonio Conte wants the Chile international to stay around.
That suits United, who are eager to get the former Arsenal star off the wage bill.
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"It's about getting quality players but the right characters. You talk about Fernandes, he comes across as a pro, a really nice person."
United legend Gary Neville also thinks that the Red Devils must improve their starting XI if they’re to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City for next season’s Premier League title.
"They need more players in their squad. The last time they finished in the top four was under Jose Mourinho and they spent £170million in that summer and didn't invest it wisely,” he said.
"They need to invest it again but do it properly this time to get nearer to Liverpool and Manchester City. They need to improve the first XI. That's not a detriment to the first XI from today.
"It's about making sure they get in players who want to play for the club. United have never really done that.”
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