Show caption Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who played in the 1999 treble reunion match on Sunday, is working with Manchester United’s recruitment department in rebuilding the squad. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images via Reuters Manchester United Manchester United start rebuilding with Daniel James on summer shopping list • Ole Gunnar Solskjær identifies Swansea winger as target

• Manager rebuilding squad after patchy league campaign Jamie Jackson @JamieJackson___ Mon 27 May 2019 14.12 BST Share on Facebook

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Manchester United are confident of a successful summer in the transfer market, with Swansea City’s Daniel James one of the targets identified by Ole Gunnar Solskjær and the recruitment department.

James, a pacy wide player, impressed last season, making 40 appearances for Swansea and Wales. He scored a memorable winner against Slovakia in February’s Euro 2020 qualifier on his competitive international debut and United face competition to sign the 21-year-old from other top-six clubs.

Solskjær and Mike Phelan, his assistant, are understood to be working closely with the recruitment department on a plan regarding the players wanted. Those in the department include Marcel Bout, the head of global scouting; Jim Lawlor, the chief scout; and Mick Court, the technical chief scout. Lawlor and Court were key members of Sir Alex Ferguson’s staff before his retirement as manager in May 2013.

United hope to appoint a technical director soon – Rio Ferdinand is of interest – and he will also have input into prospective transfers, with the recruitment department and manager retaining a veto to ensure no player can be imposed on the other. Matt Judge, United’s head of corporate affairs, will remain responsible for negotiations.

Solskjær is embarking on a sizeable rebuild of the squad after United finished sixth, five points outside of the final Champions League berth and 32 behind the champions, Manchester City.