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Manchester United boss Solskjaer opens up on Bailly's future

January 1, 2021 Manchester United's Eric Bailly celebrates after the match [REUTERS]

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed the club has opened discussions with injury-plagued Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly over an extension to his current contract.

Bailly joined United in 2016 and was former manager Jose Mourinho's first signing for the club, but the 26-year-old has struggled to make a consistent run in the team because of injuries.

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