Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits to having already identified potential summer targets for Manchester United, with the Red Devils looking to work “a couple of transfer windows ahead”.
A proactive approach to recruitment is now being favoured at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils having seen their fingers burned in a few big-money deals.
Greater emphasis is being placed on the acquisition of players with potential to unlock, with home-grown talent also being favoured.
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That system has served Solskjaer well of late, with the likes of Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Bruno Fernandes offering immediate returns on the faith and funds invested in them.