This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
Published on October 17, 2019, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dismissed criticism of the club's structure and recruitment process, stating that he is '100 percent sure' that the right structure is in place.
Despite the team's struggles in the Premier League, with Manchester United sitting 12th in the table and just two points above the relegation zone, Solskjaer is optimistic about the club's future.
He pointed out that the club has a three-year contract in place, and that a recruitment plan is underway. Solskjaer also emphasized that the manager has the final say in player recruitment, and that the club's scouts and recruitment office are working hard to identify and negotiate with potential signings.
Manchester United spent £145 million in the summer on players such as Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Daniel James, but Solskjaer stated that more funds are available for the right 'ready-made' players.
"The money is there and I've been looking at players," Solskjaer said. "We were close to a couple of players but they weren't right. The money is there to strengthen in January, in the summer, and we are planning, we are looking, we are finding our targets, but just before the transfer window ended no, they weren't there, the ready-made players."
