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Ed Woodward is a big dog, and big dogs know to throw money at a problem. Identifying that problem can prove tricky though. After watching
Manchester United score 19 goals in their last 19 games, Old Trafford’s master fixer has formulated a crisis management plan, and will start to enact it in January whether or not Ole Gunnar Solskjær remains in the tiny broom cupboard at the back of Sir Alex Ferguson’s office. Woodward is ready to trump his own world record fee for a defender by forking out £90m for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, and has earmarked Declan Rice as the man to fortify United’s creaking midfield. No matter that West Ham have seen Woodward coming and let it be known they will demand £100m for their prized asset. Or that Solskjær has made clear his desire for a striker. When there is a crisis engulfing the house, lock the back door Ed.
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