Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he can t wait to see Axel Tuanzebe return to Manchester United from his loan at Aston Villa.
Tuanzebe, 21, has enjoyed an encouraging loan spell in the Championship in 2018-19, making 26 appearances for Dean Smith s side.
The defender could yet help his side secure a return to the Premier League, with Villa holding a 2-1 lead over West Brom in the play-off semi-final after the first leg last Saturday.
Regardless of Villa s promotion push, Solskjaer seems eager to make sure Tuanzebe is given a chance in the top flight next season, with United in need of improved strength in depth at the back following a hugely disappointing campaign.
Funny coloured tracksuits.
Tucks pants in his socks.
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Hopefully, now Axel can get to the play-off final and play well, the United manager told the club s media channels.
Obviously, he s had a couple of injuries, but he s a boy I can t wait to see in pre-season for us.
Solskjaer is also monitoring the progress of Dean Henderson, who helped Sheffield United secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.
He suggested the England Under-21 international could benefit from a return to Bramall Lane for the season to come.
Next year, let s see what we do with Dean, Solskjaer said.
He s obviously won promotion with Sheffield United and that s been fantastic for him. If he plays a year in the Premier League for them, it might be the best thing.
