Manchester United named Solskjaer as their interim boss last week with the 45-year-old replacing Jose Mourinho until the end of the season.
Mourinho’s head rolled just days after the club had lost 3-1 to Liverpool, with the 55-year-old paying the price for the Red Devils’ dire start to the Premier League campaign.
With Manchester United struggling – besides Saturday’s stirring 5-1 win over Cardiff – talk has been rife that Solskjaer will be given funds to spend.
In the summer, Mourinho wanted reinforcements, despite finishing second in the Premier League table last term.
Five signings were initially earmarked with the Portuguese convinced his side were sorely in need of investment.
Yet the club secured just three deals with Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant all touching down at Old Trafford.
In the wake of Solskjaer’s appointment, rumours have claimed United will back their interim boss in January.
But Spanish website Ok Diario say the club will only sign players under Solskjaer if two things happen.
It is said that he must sell to buy.
Matteo Darmian has been tipped to return to Italy, with the defender recently hinting at a move by saying: “I must say, I really do miss Serie A and Italy now.
“I know that I am at one of the best clubs in the world and I am proud to be at Manchester United, but I do miss Italy. I love my country.”
Andreas Pereira has been linked with Santos.
And Eric Bailly has attracted interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
Ok Diario add, though, that Solskjaer will be able to sign players – if they are free.
But with the free agent market looking a bit scarce, that appears unlikely.
Solskjaer, meanwhile, recently confirmed he would be consulted on transfers by the United board should they choose to pursue any deals.
“I will have an input, of course,” he said on Friday.
“The job now is to get to know the players, observe them and see the qualities we’ve got.
“I’ve seen more or less every game from Norway, when I’ve had time from the other job. But to get to know the players and think ‘what can I improve them on’ – that’s my job.
“The club have got their recruitment and scouting, so I’m sure they’ve got their targets.
“But I’ve not sat down and talked about that, because my job is to get these players enjoying football.”