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Man Utd boss Solskjaer braced for 'new world' in transfer market due to coronavirus

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted the upcoming transfer window will be a "new world" due to the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

As clubs all over Europe brace for major financial losses due to playing games without fans and, in some cases, having seasons cancelled altogether, the summer transfer market is shaping up to be far different than in years past.

Major spending is likely to be curtailed while free agent signings and swap deals are expected to gain prominence as clubs look to cheaply improve their squads.

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Solskjaer has seen his side linked with big money moves for a host of players, including Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho, but said that he is unsure how the market will play out amid so much uncertainty.