Ole is now at the wheel.
And, like it or not, United fans, in spite of the recent dip in form, he is yours for the next three years.
To say United have slipped off in recent weeks, in comparison to the Norwegian’s 19 games as caretaker boss, would be something of an understatement.
A win percentage dropping from an impressive 73.7% as caretaker to a wretched 25% upon signing permanently, coupled with reports of fallings out with some players behind the scenes, mean circumstances surrounding next season’s squad may have altered slightly.
So, who should United keep? And who should they cash in on? We take a look...
Goalkeepers
David De Gea: A few months previous and this one would have been the easiest on the list. However, a howler to gift Chelsea an equaliser at the weekend no doubt sprinkled a little more salt into United’s wounds.
With there still a great deal of doubt as to whether the Spaniard truly wants to be at Old Trafford, and the hefty price tag and wage budget he carries, it may be worth Ole cutting his losses and cashing in on De Gea. SELL.
Sergio Romero: A very, very solid back-up keeper who will, over the course of a season, still receive his fair share of game time.
If he is happy to stay then, whether or not De Gea stays, United could do much worse than letting Romero stay. KEEP.
Lee Grant: Grant, on the other hand, will get next to no game time.
But, similarly to Rob Green at Chelsea, if he is happy to remain a squad player, then United will do doubt be keen to keep him on along with their healthy English contingent. KEEP.
Defenders
Matteo Darmian: Who? The Italian has barely featured for United this campaign and, when he has, it is clear to see why. SELL.
Diogo Dalot: Has definitely had his moments in a United shirt this season and, at just 20 years old, there is more to come from the Portuguese full-back. KEEP.
Antonio Valencia: Out of contract in the summer and set to leave. May have already kicked his last ball for the club.
Victor Lindelof: After a shaky start to his career in red, the Swede has flourished under Solskjaer and will only get better. An easy one. KEEP.
Eric Bailly: Hasn’t fulfilled his potential as much as United fans would have wished. But there is still a decent defender in there, and Solskjaer could be the man to find it. KEEP.
Phil Jones: One of the most opinion-dividing footballers in the country, Jones looks world-class one game, and Sunday league the next.
Having recently signed a contract extension, Jones will stay. It is up to him, and Solskjaer, to find some consistency. KEEP.
Chris Smalling: Has been one of the orchestrators of the recent slump. A very good defender on his day, but his day isn’t often enough, and Ole will be looking for someone more reliable. SELL.
Marcos Rojo: An unorthodox liability of a defender. His short temper could lead to him seeking a career in martial arts in the near future. SELL.
Ashley Young: Fantastic in the World Cup and when Ole got the caretaker role, but has quickly dropped off and, at almost 34 years old, isn’t getting any Younger, if you’ll pardon the pun. SELL.
Luke Shaw: Hasn’t yet fulfilled his potential, but there’s still plenty of it, and still a lot of time. In better hands now than he was with Mourinho, and could end up becoming one of England’s best ever left-backs. KEEP.
Midfielders
Nemanja Matic: The Serbian is a shade of the player we saw under Mourinho at Chelsea, and looks increasingly fragile with each performance. His best days are surely now behind him. SELL.
Scott McTominay: The young Scottish international broke through under Mourinho and seems to have a fan in Solskjaer. Still plenty of room to develop and he is at one of the best clubs for it. KEEP.
Fred: Looked like a complete and utter car crash of a signing throughout the first half of the season but has started to find his form since Solskjaer’s arrival.
It may take time, but he is a talented player and, after spending £52m on him in the summer, United won’t be moving him on in a hurry. KEEP.
Ander Herrera: A solid, reliable midfielder who genuinely cares about the club. Popular with the fans, the majority of whom a departure for the Spaniard would not go down well with - that being said, he looks set to leave with his contract expiring.
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Paul Pogba: Under the right circumstances, there is no doubting his status as one of the best players in the world. But he seems to carry a toxic Aura with him wherever he goes.
After reportedly falling out with Solskjaer already after his turbulent relationship with The Special One, don’t be surprised to see The Red Devils cashing in on him. SELL.
Jesse Lingard: Lingard is nowhere near as young as a lot of people seem to think he is. Reliable, and United through and through, but he doesn’t really have any stand out qualities that would convince United to keep him. SELL.
Andreas Pereira: Hasn’t really set the world alight thus far. But an exciting product of the United academy with a massive opportunity to develop into a very useful player. KEEP.
Juan Mata: A respectable servant of the club who will give nothing less than his all every week. Still a very tidy player with lots to offer to the team. Out of contract - but no real reason to get rid. KEEP.
Forwards
Alexis Sanchez: Hasn’t worked out for him at all in the north west. Nowhere near the player he was at Arsenal . Free up a nice portion of the wage budget and offload. SELL.
Anthony Martial: Now has much more freedom and opportunity than he did under Mourinho. A talented player who has potential to turn out a United great. KEEP.
Marcus Rashford: Criticism is harsh, unwarranted and typically futile. Streets ahead of most footballers his age, and he can end up one of the best players in the world. KEEP.
Romelu Lukaku: Feed him and he will score. Physically faultless, and often again undeserving of so much criticism. Very, very valuable asset. KEEP.
