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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms contract talks with defender

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed talks with defender Eric Bailly over a new contract have begun.

Bailly joined Manchester United in 2016, signing from Villarreal in a £30 million deal.

Despite signing five years ago, the Ivorian has only managed 100 appearances due to several injury problems.

In total, Bailly has been absent for 98 United games throughout his Old Trafford career.

The latest problem comes in the form of COVID-19, with the defender testing positive for the virus during the international break.

Providing an update on Bailly’s fitness, Solskjaer confirmed on Friday that the Ivorian could return to training at the weekend.