Man Utd transfer target Josh King's message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when appointed

Josh King lauded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's appointment as Manchester United manager.

United have had a bid rejected for Bournemouth striker King as they attempt to bring him back to Old Trafford.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe refused to rule out letting King go, with the striker coming through the ranks at United.

During his time with the Old Trafford academy, King worked alongside United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

And the Norwegian was particularly delighted when his countryman was officially confirmed as United's permanent boss last season.

"He was brilliant with me, and helped me," King told FourFourTwo, when asked about Solskjaer's impact.

"When he took over United I was very happy for him and his family because I know how much that meant for him as a person - it's always been his dream.

"I hope and believe he'll get United back to where they were, but obviously they need time."

King left United for Blackburn in 2013 and has since progressed into a consistent Premier League striker under Howe at Bournemouth.

And the Cherries boss suggested King would be keen on a return to his former club.

"There are a lot of things to think about and as a manager, I don't want to weaken the squad," Howe said.

"The problem comes when people make bids for your players with a day to go in the window. How do you find a solution?

"I understand Josh’s position and what Manchester United means to him."