Solskjaer risks upsetting members of his squad by welcoming Sanchez back into the fold, though, with the No 7 unpopular at Carrington having failed to win over his team-mates in the wake of his January 2018 arrival.
United are facing the prospect of a summer rebuilding job, with plenty of upheaval on the cards as Woodward and co. prepare to back Solskaer in the transfer market.
Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes, who looks increasingly likely to stay put this month, is top of Solskjaer’s wish list, which also includes Leicester’s James Maddison, Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish and Ajax’s Donny van de Beek as options to inject some much-needed creativity into United’s midfield.
Express Sport understands the Norwegian likes the look of Lyon’s Moussa Dembele, RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and Lille’s Boubakary Soumare as well.