MANCHESTER UNITED will back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by handing him a transfer warchest to land stars Saul Niguez and Erling Braut Haaland, according to reports.
The Norwegian’s job was under threat before masterminding two huge wins against Tottenham before a stunning victory at neighbours Manchester City on Saturday.
Haaland remains a top transfer target for Solskjaer in JanuaryCredit: EPA
The United hierarchy are determined to give Solskjaer the time and resources needed to bring silverware back to Old Trafford.
Two areas he is desperate to improve include the centre of midfield and in attack.
Paul Pogba, who hasn’t featured since September with injury, is wanted by Real Madrid and Juventus while Solskjaer has failed to replace striker Romelu Lukaku.
According to the Daily Mail, Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul remains a target after United were braced to make their move in the summer.
The 25-year-old has a contract at the Spanish club until 2026 and it is believed Atletico wouldn’t even entertain an offer lower than £128million.
Red Bull Salzburg wonderkid Haaland remains their first choice striker after bursting onto the scene this season.
Haaland is one of the most sought after teenagers in world football having scored 24 goals in 21 matches this term, eight of them coming in the Champions League.
And Solskjaer already has an advantage over his European rivals after signing him as a 16-year-old when he was manager of Molde.
Haaland has been forced to answer questions on his future but insists he just wants to concentrate on improving.
Ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Liverpool, he said: “I try to enjoy what I do every day, and go in with a clear mindset and enjoy the moment right now.
“My focus now is on Salzburg and me as a player. It is not hard at all. I am enjoying every day playing football.
“My father (Alf-Inge Haaland) was a former player so he has been helping me but I also have a lot of friends who also help me in these situations.
“Doing what I am doing every week it is not easy but that’s what I try to do. My father has been helping a lot.
“This is the biggest game of my career so far. Matches like this are what you dream of so I am enjoying it. I’m living the dream.”
Atletico’s Saul is also on the shortlist but would not come cheapCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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