The transfer kitty can be boosted further by player sales (Picture: Getty Images)Manchester United will back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a sizeable transfer budget this summer as the Norwegian coach targets as many as five new players, according to reports. According to ESPN, Solskjaer wants five new additions to his squad and has been promised that three new first-team players will be in place before the 2021/22 season starts. Beyond that, United are also still looking at signing a striker, a defensive midfielder and a new right-back. The most likely casualties to raise funds are Andreas Pereira and Diogo Dalot, while United could well cash in on Jesse Lingard. MORE : Villarreal president opens door for Manchester United or Man City to sign Pau TorresMORE : Manchester United open to using David De Gea in bid to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan OblakFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro May 28, 2021 14:37 UTC