straight to your inbox Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has laughed off suggestions he buttered up Nathan Ake ahead of a possible move for the Bournemouth defender in the summer.
In footage aired by broadcasters, Solskjaer approached Ake after United's 5-2 thrashing of Bournemouth on Saturday and briefly spoke with the Netherlands international.
Although the BT Sport caption read: 'You need a bit of luck from your centre-backs. Just keep going', many felt Solskjaer actually said: 'We need a left-footed centre-back, so keep going.' United captain Harry Maguire has been culpable for recent goals against Tottenham and Bournemouth, Victor Lindelof has not convinced for much of the season, the erratic Eric Bailly conceded a penalty against.
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