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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'will be offered new Manchester United deal and have club's backing in huge summer transfer window' despite trophy-less season after Europa League debacle

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be given a new contract and receive substantial backing in the transfer market this summer.

Despite finishing the season without a trophy and rounding off the campaign with an abject defeat by Villarreal in the Europa League final, the club are to give Solskjaer a new deal.

According to the Telegraph, the Norwegian will open talks with United over a fresh three-year extension, with his current contract set to expire next year.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be offered a new deal at Manchester United this summer
Villarreal upset United in the Europa League final after a shootout on Wednesday night

Villarreal upset United in the Europa League final after a shootout on Wednesday night

The United hierarchy remain convinced that Solskjaer, 48, is the man for the job after an improved season and second place finish in the Premier League.