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Fresh waves of hope and optimism seem to be flowing at Old Trafford amidst Ole Gunnar Solksjaer succeeding Jose Mourinho as the interim manager remainder of the season. With the Special One at the helm, a lot of players had their futures in jeopardy at the club. However, with the Baby-Faced Assassin now handling the reigns, the rumours of their imminent departures seem to be dying out.
But, the 5-1 romping of Cardiff is far from masking the dire need of a world-class defender at the back. With the managerial change now done, it remains to be seen how Ed Woodward and co back Solksjaer in the transfer window that flings open about a week from today.
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That being said, let's have a look at what the rumour mill has churned out about Manchester United today.
#1 United to lose out on Tanguy Ndombele
Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has emerged as one of the hottest properties in Europe, and it's no surprise to see him being linked to Manchester United, who are scouring the market for reinforcements.
According to Spanish outlet SPORT via Express, the playmaker has been the subject of a tug-of-war between United, Barcelona and Tottenham. However, the triumvirate is set to lose out on Ndombele after his agent is rumoured to be interested in striking a deal with Napoli for the player.
Asked to outline the player’s value, agent Duro Ivanisevic said: “The club is asking for €80m (£72m).
“Although negotiating it could be lowered and a different agreement can be reached.”
“The Serie A is a championship that Ndombele could like.”
“In January he will not move from the OL, but in the future they are situations that are contemplated.”
#2 Barcelona enter race for Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford was one of the star performers for Manchester United on the weekend, given his impressive display and a sublime free-kick early in the first-half in the 5-1 thrashing of Cardiff City. However, the emphatic performance from the Englishman is far from quashing rumours of him exiting the club in winter.
According to Express, Barcelona have prepared a dossier on Rashford and are planning to stop him from joining their arch-rivals Real Madrid. AC Milan are also rumoured to be interested in signing the forward.
Rashford, 21, will be one of the happiest persons in the United camp following the sacking of Jose Mourinho in the mid-week. The Englishman failed to secure a starting spot under The Special One, but with Ole Gunnar Solksjaer now in the hot seat, Rashford could be set for a new start to life at Old Trafford.
However, should his career again fail to take off under the Norweigan, Rashford could well be open to embracing the exit door at United.
Should that be the case, Barcelona plan to wait in the wings and ahead of everyone else in the queue for his signature.
#3 Solksjaer keen on signing Jos King in January
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's love for signing his countrymen for the club he manages is well-known, and the same seems set to continue on his return as an interim manager to Manchester United.
According to British tabloid The Sun, Solksjaer intends to bring Bournemouth striker Joshua King back to Old Trafford. The 26-year-old is currently in his first Premier League season with the Cherries, having scored 5 goals and assisted 2 more in 15 appearances.
King is currently valued at £25 million and is viewed as the perfect man to replace Marcus Rashford, whose future at the club hangs in doubt. Solksjaer is known to be a keen admirer of the Englishman, having coached him in the reserves at Old Trafford in his formative years.
Solksjaer has already said that he will 'have a say' in the transfer window next month. There also have been rumours about him being restricted to only loan signings in January, so it remains to be seen if he can actually manage to bring the player to the club.
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