Ole Gunnar Solskjaer press conference: Manchester United manager provides January transfer update and reveals Paul Pogba is out with new injury

The Red Devils have been linked with a host of midfielders as Solskjaer plots to strengthen his struggling squad, with the likes of Jack Grealish, James Maddison and Sean Longstaff all said to be wanted by United.

Improving United’s midfield is a key priority for Solskjaer as it has been identified as the weakest area of the Red Devils’ squad – and it could get even worse if Paul Pogba completes a move away from Old Trafford amid interest from Real Madrid and Juventus.

While Scott McTominay has impressed this season, Fred continues to blow hot and cold and Nemanja Matic appears past it as an elite footballer, while Andreas Pereira is clearly not good enough for a club of United’s stature.

It is easy to see why the Red Devils are checking on many midfielders, though Solskjaer has confirmed he will not sign players this month for the sake of it.

Asked about his transfer plans in Friday’s press conference, Solskjaer admitted: “We’re still looking.

“As I’ve said so many times we have our targets if they become available and if it’s something we want to do. And if the right ones aren’t there, then they aren’t.”