The hard work begins now for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his coronation on Thursday!
Solksjaer is now the United manager on a three-year deal after his sensational performances as a temporary replacement.
But while Solskjaer has taken United back into the race for a top-four place this season and into the Champions League quarter-finals, he has plenty of other issues to face
Here are some of the urgent issues that Solskjaer has to address at United or find himself jobless by the end of the season!
Decide on transfer strategy
Who Solskjaer brings in this summer will tell us a lot about how he sees the development of the side and how quickly we can expect a title challenge to be on the agenda.
One of United’s biggest issues is
And United fans have even told the board to look
But a lot will depend on whether United can land Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
The 19-year-old would be a statement signing and would add to the sense that this is an attack that can thrill under Solskjaer.
Sancho on the right, Anthony Martial on the left and Marcus Rashford through the middle would be a front three that would be the envy of most of Europe!
Sort out contracts
United’s potential summer business is complicated by the uncertainty surrounding the future of a number of important players.
Ander Herrera is yet to sign a new deal and could leave for free in the summer, as could Juan Mata.
Outstanding goalkeeper David De Gea has a year left on his contract but negotiations over an extension have stalled.
Real Madrid have come sniffing.
United will be opening talks with Paul Pogba soon, with the World Cup winner having two years to run on his current contract.
Links with Real Madrid will concern United and getting a new deal sorted quickly for the 26-year-old would settle a few nerves.
Sell the dead wood
Selling United’s less-popular players can prove difficult this summer.
On the defensive backline, it looks like Matteo Darmian and Marcos Rojo
Eric Bailly could yet join them, having been edged out under Solskjaer recently.
Solve the Sanchez headache
Alexis Sanchez has been the biggest issue facing United this summer.
Not only is his contract a vital piece to be sold, it is tied to other contracts as well because of his massive wage bill.
Just like Mourinho, Solskjaer has not been able to get the best out of the 30-year-old, and United need to offload him quick.
It’s safe to say that Solskjaer won’t be all smiles this summer with all the work he needs to address!