Man Utd: Paul Pogba's agent is in 'selling mode' says expert
Manchester United chiefs reckons they have ‘cracked’ their transfer strategy as they prepare to enter the January window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been open about his desire to bring one or two players in over the next four weeks, and the board could be about to back him financially.
United lost 2-0 to Arsenal on Wednesday to leave them five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea after 21 games of the Premier League season.
Fans have been crying out for midfield reinforcements after they added defenders and a forward in the summer, with Paul Pogba’s future also in doubt.
The Evening Standard have now claimed that club chiefs are confident that their new policy is the best way to lead the club back to success, with the future of both Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic in doubt.
“Well you can see the squad and yeah, one or two additions could do nicely,” he said after another disappointing loss.
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The ex-England captain said: “One of the common factors in the game [against Arsenal] was Man United players on the ball.
“In the middle part of the pitch especially, were not looking forward for the runners.
"Because Man United were making some very good runs and for a forward that’s demoralising.”
Another ex-United player Robin van Persie was also a pundit on BT Sport for the meeting of two of his former clubs, and hit out at Solskjaer’s attitude.
Ole Gunnar Soskjaer is keen to make one or two signings at Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
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“When I listen to Ole, he sounds like a really nice guy,” said Van Persie.
“I would like to see him a bit more mean at times, just be angry.