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title: "Manchester United: Solskjaer wants to replace Marcos Rojo with Nathan Ake"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Bournemouth"
published: "2020-07-07T08:40:10Z"
modified: "2020-07-07T08:40:10Z"
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# Manchester United: Solskjaer wants to replace Marcos Rojo with Nathan Ake

**Much has been made of Manchester United’s formidable [front three](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53294743), but questions still remain over their options at the back.**

United are on a “[fantastic](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12021665/man-utd-attacking-like-utd-of-old-sunday-supplement-panel-assess-ole-gunnar-solskjaers-team)” unbeaten run stretching all the way back to a 2-0 defeat to [Burnley](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/spielplandatum/verein/985) as they head into the closing stages of the Premier League.

While the Red Devils continue to score goals for fun, as they thumped Bournemouth [5-2](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/spielplandatum/verein/985) at Old Trafford, the Cherries still managed to expose a few defensive frailties despite [their obvious struggles](https://www.premierleague.com/tables).

[Junior Stanislas](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12021665/man-utd-attacking-like-utd-of-old-sunday-supplement-panel-assess-ole-gunnar-solskjaers-team) turned Harry Maguire inside out, which will be a cause for concern as he struggled to cope with Steven Bergwijn during the 1-1 draw with Spurs.

Meanwhile, Victor Lindelof has never looked convincing alongside the club captain as he has received a below-par [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/100008/Show/Victor-Lindel%C3%B6f) rating of 6.68 so far.

On the other hand, [Eric Bailly](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/243814/Show/Eric-Bailly) has only managed 328 minutes of football all season after recovering from a [career-threatening injury](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-eric-bailly-injury-18061206).

According to [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/06/did-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-accidentally-reveal-plan-target-nathan/), as per [@utdreport](https://twitter.com/utdreport/status/1280155204034400256), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to reveal he wants to sign a left-footed defender in a conversation with Bournemouth ace [Nathan Ake](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/06/did-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-accidentally-reveal-plan-target-nathan/) after the game.

[The Norwegian](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/06/did-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-accidentally-reveal-plan-target-nathan/) wants to replace Marcos Rojo this summer and Ake is believed to be at the top of his list of potential candidates.

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[Rojo](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-transfer-rumours/man-united-marcos-rojo-transfer-decision-mixed-reaction-fans/) has reportedly made up his mind about his future and wants to stay at his boyhood club, leaving Solskjaer short of options on the bench.

He apparently told [Ake](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/06/did-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-accidentally-reveal-plan-target-nathan/) “we need a left-footed centre-back, so keep going.”

The former Chelsea star, who moved to the Vitality Stadium for [a club record fee](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40454293), has impressed on the South Coast, playing 27 games in the Premier League, registering 1.1 tackles per game, averaging 1.3 interceptions, and completing a staggering 5.1 clearances on average (via [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/122945/Show/Nathan-Ak%C3%A9)).

However, it is worth remembering the Blues have [the option](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/06/did-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-accidentally-reveal-plan-target-nathan/) to re-sign Ake, and [Frank Lampard’s side](https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/clubs/goals_conceded) have problems of their own in the defence.

Moreover, [Solskjaer](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/06/did-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-accidentally-reveal-plan-target-nathan/) has made it clear he wants to prioritise finding a striker and a right winger in the summer, and the board may choose to give this one a miss.

***United fans, do you think Ed Woodward should sign Nathan Ake? Let us know down below!***