Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives verdict on Donny van de Beek debut for Manchester United

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer now believes the squad depth at Manchester United is good enough having said it needed improving at the end of last season. United have only made one signing in the 10-week summer transfer window so far in Donny van de Beek and rancour is simmering among supporters frustrated by a lack of additions.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer could use Donny van de Beek on the left of his front three after his impressive performance in Manchester United's Carabao Cup win at Brighton.The Holland international played as United's advanced central midfielder at the Amex Stadium but he often drifted to the left under instruction from Solskjaer and finished the game in a position that he could find himself featuring in more frequently.The United boss hailed Van de Beek's tactical flexibility and

Pogba has started both of United’s Premier League games this season starting alongside Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic in the middle of the park for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. That has meant that summer arrival Donny van de Beek has had to settle for a place on the bench, coming on to score in his debut against Crystal Palace.

straight to your inbox Jose Mourinho has aimed his own dig at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Manchester United manager made a joke at his expense. United earned their first points of the Premier League season over the weekend as they struck late on to defeat Brighton at the Amex Stadium.Bruno Fernandes won the match for United in the tenth minute of added time with an expertly-dispatched penalty which was awarded after the full-time whistle had been blown.

straight to your inboxUnited player ratings vs BrightonManchester United secured their first victory of the 2020/21 Premier League season on Saturday lunchtime. It did not come without its fair share of drama, though, as Brighton hit the woodwork five times.

straight to your inboxSolskjaer reacts to criticism of United’s quiet transfer activityManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at criticism of the club’s activity in this summer’s transfer window. Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek has been the Reds’ only signing so far in a window where they have been outspent by their top-four rivals.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer took umbrage with the accusation Manchester United risk standing still if they end the transfer window having made only one signing.United bought midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the club have failed to even make a bid for priority target Jadon Sancho and the transfer window is only open until October 5.With deadline day in just over a week's time, United are under mounting pressure to strengthen their squad,

straight to your inboxJamie Carragher has identified Manchester United's midfield as a potential area of weakness this season.Whilst the signing of Donny van de Beek and Bruno Fernandes' form last season led many to believe midfield would be an area of strength for the Reds this season, their campaign started with a disappointing defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend. Carragher believes the attacking nature of United's midfield will make it easier for teams to hit them on the break.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United are 'short' after their Premier League season started with a humiliating home defeat to Crystal Palace.United were humbled 3-1 by Palace amid mounting fan disgruntlement over their lack of transfer activity and their only summer signing, Donny van de Beek, started on the bench.

straight to your inboxDonny van de Beek says Manchester United 'need a lot of players' if they are going to seriously compete for silverware this season.United have gone three years without a trophy and tasted defeat in three separate semi-finals under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season.Despite a rejuvenated run in the Premier League after the restart in June the squad struggled when it came to straight knockout matches in the cup competitions.Van de Beek remains the only new arrival in the summer

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are working on more signings before transfer deadline day.United bought Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal worth up to £40million but the midfielder remains their only summer signing amid interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.The online contingent of United's fanbase has been up in arms that the club passed on Real Madrid duo Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale, while there was more outrage at Liverpool's imminent