Why Manchester United Vice-Chairman went to the side’s training bases

Ed Woodward intervenes in De Gea negotiations as he makes rare appearance at Manchester Utd training

Ed Woodward rocked up to training this morning as he looks to end speculation surrounding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and David De Gea. Manchester United are getting themselves ready for Saturday’s clash against Southampton following Wednesday’s win over Crystal Palace.Vice-chairman Woodward was one of the first to arrive at Carrington after he reportedly gave Solskjaer the go-ahead to take charge permanently.

 David De Gea rocked up to training in his Aston Martin amid claims he will sign a new deal

The pair shook hands over the deal during a three-hour dinner at a swanky Italian restaurant this month. United are not expected to make an official announcement until the summer, but Woodward still has work to do behind the scenes. Solskjaer has already moved out the Lowry Hotel as sources claimed he is looking for somewhere more permanent.

 The club's vice-chairman had a busy day ahead of him as he arrived to training

A number of top names were tipped to take over in the summer, but the 46-year-old’s run of results have made him the obvious choice. The Reds are unbeaten in the Premier League since the Norwegian took over from Jose Mourinho in December.

 Ed Woodward cruised into Carrington in his flash Chevrolet Camaro

Woodward will also be hoping to resolve the contract dilemma surrounding De Gea after Solskjaer admitted an agreement has not been reached. United’s No1 goalkeeper has been locked in talks over a new £350,000-a-week long-term contract.

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