Andreas Pereira is expected to leave Manchester United either on loan or permanently this summer

Solskjaer said United are working to get Varane into the country as quickly as possible after agreeing a deal in principle with Real Madrid for the central defender.

The Government's decision to relax quarantine regulations for entry into England from Monday should help speed up the process of getting the France international through his medical.

Coming so soon after Sancho's £74m arrival from Borussia Dortmund was confirmed, it is turning into a good summer for United.

Speaking after an entertaining 2-2 pre-season draw with newly-promoted Brentford at Old Trafford, Solskjaer said: "You can't ask for more backing than to get these two in as early as we can. It shows the club's ambition. One of most exciting talents in the world and one of best centre-backs in the world.

"We have scrambled to get players in before. This year we are in a good position.

"Raphael [Varane] is a player we have followed for many years. Sir Alex Ferguson came very close to signing him. He has won everything there is to win.

These two players swill make a huge difference to us, this season and after that."

Teenage forward Anthony Elanga produced another eye-catching performance, scoring the opener against Brentford, his second goal in successive pre-season matches.

Solskjaer says he will think about whether to let the Swede leave on loan, although first he will assess the fitness of the remainder of his Euro 2020 players, including his England contingent, who are due to return to the club on Monday.

Andreas Pereira was also on target with a brilliant 25-yard volley, while Bryan Mbeumo and Shandon Baptiste twice pulled the Premier League new boys level.

The United manager said a decision over whether striker Marcus Rashford is to have surgery, which the player feels he needs but could rule him out for three months, will be made in the next few days.

Solskjaer also revealed a familiar face will be returning to the training ground at the weekend as Phil Jones, who has not played since January 2020, begins his comeback.