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Ryan Giggs claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer recognises the next transfer Man Utd must make

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will target signing a creative player for Manchester United in January, according to Ryan Giggs.

The Red Devils endured their worst start to a season for over 30 years, to sit just two point above the Premier League relegation zone, but have got their season back on track with a draw against table toppers Liverpool and a comfortable 3-1 victory over Norwich.

Despite the up-turn in form, United legend Giggs reckons there is a lack of flair in the side.

United started the victory over the Canaries with a three man midfield consisting of Fred, Andreas Pereira and goalscorer Scott McTominay - with Paul Pogba currently injured.

Ryan Giggs has revealed what Man Utd need to do in the transfer market (The United Stand)

And Giggs thinks boosting that area, and making up to six signings could turn the Red Devils back into world beaters.

"We need to bring quality in," Giggs told the United Stand. "Ole has brought three in who are all doing well. His dealings have been very good so far.

"Give him the money other managers have had to get Man Utd players.

"Get another five or six players like that in, we will see a real difference.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer masterminded a 3-1 win over Norwich (Action Images via Reuters)

"They are missing that creative player. It is no coincidence, the best performances have been against good teams. The lesser teams are always harder to break down.

"We are probably just a bit shy of them creative players and I think Ole recognises that."

Giggs, who is currently the Wales international manager, has shrugged off any thoughts that Solskjaer should be sacked and instead thinks that anyone would have struggled after taking over from Jose Mourinho last December.

"It has been a difficult start," Giggs said. "As far as Ole is concerned, I know him well, as a player and person.

"He is going to need time. Since the manager left, different philosophies and types of players and Ole is trying to turn that around.

"He is looking at the future and trying to win games at the same time. It is difficult.

"When you are in a league with Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola fantastic, established coaches.

"I don't care who came in, it was never going to be easy."

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