However, as contract negotiations stalled he has struggled for game time this season, making just three appearances in the Europa League and he has not been part of the three match day squads since the Premier League restart.
It is understood United had offered the teenager, who has been training at the club since the age of six, a deal worth around £30,000 a week but he had concerns over playing time and there has been interest from other club
United travel to Brighton on Tuesday night for their third league game since the restart, and despite Graham Potter’s side still being at risk of relegation Solskjaer is expecting a tough test but thinks having no fans could benefit United.
“They’re a good footballing side, play football and make it hard for you, not been down there myself and fans of course they (the fans) matter and have an impact on games and football,” Solskjaer said.
“To get out of this lockdown period is going to be fantastic but at the moment we have to deal with the situation as it is and as an away team sometimes it helps you but then again when you’re at the bottom pressure of fans can get to you and give an extra edge.”