11am Man Utd news: Solskjaer's £2m bonus, Juventus want Lukaku, and stars to blame for Mourinho sacking
Read all this plus more of the latest news, views and gossip from Old Trafford.
EURO BONANZA
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has been promised a massive £2million if he gets Manchester United into the Champions League next season.
The Red Devils currently sit eight points off the top four – or they can win the European competition in, but face PSG's formidable trio of Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani and Neymar next.
JU INTO LU
JUVENTUS are considering a surprise swoop for Man United's Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian cost the Old Trafford outfit £75million in 2017 – but has failed to live up to his billing, netting just six times in the Premier League this season.
BLAME GAME
NEMANJA MATIC has admitted that it was the Man United stars who are to blame for Jose Mourinho's sacking.
The Portuguese boss was given his marching orders last week after guiding them to their worst start to a season in 28 years.
SPINE NIGGLING
MANCHESTER UNITED were clearly much better against Cardiff but let’s not get too carried away as that wasn’t exactly difficult.
The club is still a mess and one good performance doesn’t change that, according to Alan Shearer.
'NOTHING SPECIAL'
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER didn’t do anything special against Cardiff says Danny Higginbotham — but he already has Manchester United’s front three firing like they haven’t all season.
He simply went for a system which suits his players, one which bizarrely was used to great effect by Jose Mourinho a few months back.
FERGIE'S PULLING STRINGS
SIR ALEX FERGUSON is back in business and working as a consultant to restore Manchester United’s glory days.
The legendary manager was active in brokering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment after Jose Mourinho was axed last week.
MAUR OF THAT, PLEASE
MAURICIO POCHETTINO refused to answer questions about the Manchester United job today – so he did not upset the Tottenham press officer.
Poch, 46, was quizzed on the Old Trafford job after masterminding his side to an emphatic 6-2 victory at Everton this afternoon.
POGMOJI
PAUL POGBA seems to love the celebrity lifestyle – and now he has his very own app.
After getting a personalised emoji last year, he has now released Pogmoji – and it is exactly what it says on the tin: an app just full of Paul Pogba emojis.
GOT WOOD
NEW Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly told Mason Greenwood he will make his first-team debut in the FA Cup tie against Reading next month.
United’s 17-year-old wonderkid has been tipped to reach the top at Old Trafford following some superb performances for the U18s this season.
MARC MY WORDS
MARCUS RASHFORD has sent a touching message to ill teenager and has invited him to a Man United game.
The sick fan, David, is expected to be in hospital over Christmas, with his doctors asking the England international to send a get well message – only for him to go one better.
ALEXIT
RED DEVILS will look to sign Douglas Costa from Juventus to pave the way for Alexis Sanchez to leave.
The Brazilian has yet to find the back of the net this season – but United are prepared to offer £54m for his services.
'WHAT A LEGEND'
MAN UNITED fans were loving Jesse Lingard's celebration on Saturday against Cardiff during their 5-1 victory.
The England star performed the 'gun lean' dance – and they believe Paul Pogba let his team-mate take the penalty for this sole reason.
RASH DECISION
BARCELONA are leading the race against El Clasico rivals Real Madrid for United's Marcus Rashford.
The 21-year-old has impressed the La Liga giants – despite only netting five times this season.
PETER CAN
PETER SCHMEICHEL is considering a return to Man United, this time as their director of football.
But the ex-Dannish goalkeeper will face a fight with RB Leipzig's Paul Mitchell who previously held the head of recruitment role at Tottenham.
ROO'S THE BOSS?
WAYNE ROONEY dreams of becoming the Manchester United manager.
The former Red Devils striker, 33, made the confession as he appeared as a pundit for BT Sport's coverage of United's 5-1 win over Cardiff.
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