Manchester United head back to Premier League football this weekend as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job continues to come under intense pressure at Old Trafford
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As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gets back to work with his Manchester United squad following the international break, the Norwegian will be hoping for an uplift in form from his side.
A disappointing start to the season so far has led to the United boss coming under intense scrutiny, with speculation suggesting the Old Trafford club may be considering replacing him if results do not improve soon.
Some top names have been linked with replacing him at the helm, with the latest top manager said to be being targeted named as former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique.
The Spaniard would certainly have big plans at Old Trafford, and his potential blueprint has been revealed.
United’s underperforming players must also take their fair share of the blame for their struggles this season, however, with it looking increasingly likely that one big-money star won’t fulfill his transfer clause.
Here are Mirror Football’s latest Manchester United headlines.
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Martial’s remaining transfer clause
Manchester United looked to have pulled off the coup of the decade when they landed Anthony Martial ahead of Europe’s elite back in 2015.
The fresh-faced 19-year-old had been making headlines at Monaco to have clubs queuing up for his signature.
United managed to convince the French club to part with their promising prospect in a deal worth an initial £36million, but with potential add-ons worth an extra £22m.
The transfer made Martial the most expensive teenager in football history – but United are still yet to pay full price.
And the worst thing is, United’s former boss Jose Mourinho predicted it all.
Read the full story here.
United’s private Solskjaer sack plans
The Red Devils are preparing for a return to Premier League action against strugglers Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
But reports suggest Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains on borrowed time and the club are privately making plans to appoint his successor.
According to the Manchester Evening News, club chiefs have privately decided they will need a change of manager but it is unclear when a change will be made.
Brendan Rodgers is the preferred candidate to replace Solskjaer with Erik Ten Hag and Luis Enrique also identified although Solskjaer may remain in charge until the end of the season.
Read the full story here.
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Luis Enrique’s Man Utd blueprint
The latest candidate to emerge as a contender to potentially succeed the Norwegian in his role at Old Trafford is Spain boss Luis Enrique.
The former Barcelona midfielder has guided La Roja to next year’s World Cup finals in Qatar, having coached them to the Euro 2020 semi-finals and this year’s Nations League final.
His coaching career has previously encompassed spells at Celta Vigo, Roma and Barcelona – where he memorably won the treble, including the club’s last Champions League title, in 2015.
Luis Enrique is held in the utmost regard in coaching circles, and it is little surprise he is being linked to the United post.
Mirror Football has taken a look at his coaching style and teams to see what he would bring to Old Trafford.
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