Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes Alex Telles transfer demand to board

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly told the Manchester United board to stop messing about with Alex Telles’ transfer negotiations and just pay the £18million fee which Porto are demanding.

Solskjaer is keen for a new left-back to arrive at Old Trafford before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The Norwegian boss has concerns over Luke Shaw’s long-term durability and Brandon William, 20, could be loaned out to gain first-team experience.

Porto have been clear from the start of talks that Telles will be allowed to leave once their valuation is met.

JUST IN: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp U-turns on Harry Wilson transfer

United have been playing the long game, as they are doing with Jadon Sancho, and are refusing to pay more than £12m.

Solskjaer is fed up of waiting and does not want to miss out on the Brazilian.

“You look at it, is Covid playing a part in the financials? There’s purse strings having to be pulled a little bit.

“We saw left-back and right-wing are the areas they are looking for but then all of a sudden the season starts, the players haven’t been brought in.

“All of a sudden a defeat to Palace at home absolutely ignites the negativity that surrounds the place and makes it a situation it never was.

“We rewind two months previous, everyone was saying, ‘Well done, Ole’. Got them into Champions League position, the club’s on this upward trajectory now and two months – because there’s not been the signings and a first defeat of the season at home – really changes the picture massively for the club.”

This article contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission on any sales of products or services we write about. This article was written completely independently, see more details here

source: express.co.uk