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Josh Challies

Manchester United clarify transfer policy ahead of summer window

Manchester United will look to sign players in the image of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his coaching staff during the summer transfer window, United's manager confirmed.

United are preparing for the resumption of the campaign, which will renew their push for Champions League qualification, but transfers are also being considered with the window on the horizon.

Having landed Bruno Fernandes in the January window, Solskjaer has now detailed the club's policy for future transfers.

"I did feel that I was professional and did feel privileged to play for Manchester United. I wouldn't be able to look at myself if I didn't know I'd given everything for my team-mates and my manager," Solskjaer told the Shiv Nadar Foundation.

"That's what I also now look for in players that we sign or we bring up from the youth team. You have to have a good personality and that you are professional because one rotten apple in the basket will make the others rotten.

"So for me it's about building a team that will reflect me and my coaching staff's personalities and views. Of course, there are standards because we want to win. We are in the business to win.

"But the first step to be a Manchester United player and person, you have to be humble enough to know you always have to work hard. Never give in and always do your best, 100 per cent effort is required every day and don't think you are better than you are.

"You still have to play with that confidence at the same time. It's a fine balance but that is what is going to make the difference when we want to get to the championship again that we want to win."

The MEN understands United plan to press ahead with their plans to sign three players this summer, despite the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jadon Sancho is United's top target, while Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham are also wanted. Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar confirmed over the weekend that United are looking at the Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek.

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