Man United coach Solskjaer eyes January move for top Premier League striker
- Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Bournemouth striker Josh King
- He wants the 26-year-old Norwegian to be his first signing at Old Trafford in January 2019
Bournemouth striker Josh King has reportedly emerged as the first transfer target for Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
After replacing Jose Mourinho, the 45-year-old Norwegian football coach will be in charge till the end of the season and wants an addition to his squad next month.
He is said to be a massive fan of fellow Norwegian King, 26, who he worked with as a youngster at Old Trafford.
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Solskjaer was coaching the United reserves when the striker was coming up through the ranks, before establishing himself as a top Premier League player on the South Coast.
According to the report by UK Sun, Josh King is rated at £25 million, and United chiefs are expected to support Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in signing the player.
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Premier League giants Manchester United appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjær as their new manager until the end of the ongoing 2018/19 Premier League season.
The 45-year-old Norwegian football manager replaces former manager Jose Mourinho who was thrown out of the club because of poor results.
He will be joined by Mike Phelan as first-team coach, together with Michael Carrick and Kieran McKenna this season at Old Trafford.
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