Manchester United will be forced to fork out £7.5million if they finally take the plunge and sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now, according to reports.
The Red Devils have reportedly decided to sack the Norwegian after holding an emergency board meeting in the wake of their humiliating 4-1 defeat at Watford on Saturday.
It was United's fifth Premier League defeat in their last seven outings, with rivals Liverpool and Manchester City both easily swatting the Old Trafford outfit aside in recent weeks too.
But The Sun claim should the club bow to the ever-increasing pressure and confirm they will sever ties with the 48-year-old mid-season, he will still be owed a full year's salary, which equates to £7.