MANCHESTER UNITED MANGER, OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER SAYS HE WILL NOT BUY BAD APPLES IN HIS TEAM

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will avoid buying rotten apples as Manchester United manager and insists new signings must reflect his personality.

Solskjaer signed Harry Maguire, Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka in his first summer transfer window as United boss in an attempt to shape a new-look team around a core of ambitious, young British players.

Portugal international Bruno Fernandes then arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in January – followed by the loan signing of Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo – and United continue to be linked with more domestic and foreign talent this summer.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic potentially affecting any big-money transfers this year, Solskjaer says any player he adds to his squad in the future will have to buy into the club’s collective philosophy.

Solskjaer has also promoted academy prospects to the first team and given prominent roles to Brandon Williams, Scott McTominay and Mason Greenwood during his first full season in charge.

The younger members of the senior squad have thrived under the Norwegian’s tutelage, and he believes more will break through from the academy soon.