Jump directly to the content
'DON & DUSTED

How Man Utd will line-up with Jadon Sancho next season but how will Solskjaer replace Paul Pogba in midfield?

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER will head into the new season with a fierce, attack-minded approach if he can secure his top targets for Manchester United.

Jadon Sancho is a key purchase for the Red Devils while replacing Paul Pogba is vital to challenging for trophies on several fronts.

Reports on Thursday morning placed United ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea in the race to sign England international Sancho for £100m.

His arrival would allow Daniel James to drop back as a rotation option after the youngster's surprising run as a first-choice starter in his debut season at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial would complete the attack with Bruno Fernandes now signed up for the attacking midfield role.

Some fans feel the Portuguese playmaker to be the perfect replacement for Pogba.

The Frenchman's struggles with an ankle injury this season have provided a glimpse into a future without him and interest from Real Madrid and Juventus looks set to come to a head once this season ends.

If Pogba is allowed to leave, United will again find themselves with a shortage of creative central midfielders.

WHAT A GREA-T DEAL

James Maddison appears to be a lost cause for the coming market but Jack Grealish is one plausible option - especially if Aston Villa go down.

A contract offer of £150,000-a-week would triple the 24-year-old's wages but Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are also said to be keen.

Fitting both Grealish and Fernandes into the same line-up would be relatively simple with both able to start deeper if required.

The Englishman in particular enjoys the freedom to then roam out wide and create from all areas.


MAN UTD NEWS LIVE: Follow for the latest United news


Finally, decisions across the backline must be made with David De Gea battling Dean Henderson for the No1 jersey once the Sheffield United loanee returns.

A further addition may even be made in the centre of defence as Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones all look ripe to be moved on for good.

Already linked with United are Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Samuel Umtiti of Barcelona, making for a difficult choice that could come down to the finances of their respective clubs.

Man Utd will move on from Paul Pogba as they slash £80m off asking price
Topics