Solskjaer confirms Manchester United transfer stance on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and gives update on Darmian and Marcos Rojo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled out a return to Manchester for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 37-year-old said earlier this week that he would consider a return to Old Trafford, having plundered goals in impressive numbers for LA Galaxy. “I don’t think that will happen,” said the United boss. “He had a great time with the club and he’s had a fantastic career, but I would not expect that. If he was 28 not 38 in October, that’s a big difference. Zlatan had a great time here, he’s still doing well and it was unfortunate he got his injury here.” Chris Smalling is flying to Italy this morning to complete a season-long loan move to Roma, while Matteo Darmian is also expected to finalise a Serie A return before Monday evening. But Solskjaer has confirmed Marcos Rojo will remain a United player beyond Monday. “I can see maybe Matteo,” he said. “There’s been some interest in Italy. Marcos is staying definitely. We’re a squad now that is less in numbers, but still big enough and strong enough to have cover in all positions.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms Chris Smalling on his way to Italy