Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has struggled to include clarity on Manchester United's preparations for a European Super League, which they are spearheading alongside other prestigious clubs.
According to several reports, United, Liverpool, and Arsenal, the three Premier League clubs with American owners, as well as other prestigious European clubs, have decided to create a breakaway league.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is said to be the Super League's manager, and Joel Glazer, who owns United with his siblings, is said to be one of four vice-chairmen, along with Liverpool owner John W Henry, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, and Juventus president Andrea Agnelli.
Uefa, the Premier League, the Football Union, and other national bodies have all denounced the preparations, which have angered a number of football personalities.
The UK government, through Arts, Media, and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden, has also voiced concern.
United has not responded to requests for comment, and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, as well as the club's director of marketing, was not present for the 3-1 victory over Burnley on Sunday afternoon.
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This afternoon, I'm grappling with the news and gossip."
According to Solskjaer.
"I don't think it's appropriate for me to comment right now.
We can just watch to see what happens.
As I previously said, I saw the gossip or news this afternoon.
I am unable to comment.
It is a matter for the clubs to address."
Solskjaer previously told Sky Sports: "I saw the headlines about the rumors this morning, but I can't really say anything else.
My attention has been solely on this game.
"I haven't looked into [the specifics], I've just been concentrating on this game.
I need to calm down and figure things out.
I haven't seen any, and I don't know all the ins and outs; I need to find out so that the clubs can comment."
The Premier League and Uefa have warned English clubs who sign up for the European Super League that they might be barred from competing in the Premier League.
The Premier League said in a statement that a European Super League would 'kill' the English and European football pyramids.
According to the statement: "The Premier League strongly opposes any idea that undermines the fundamental values of free competition and sporting merit that underpin the domestic and European football pyramids.
Fans of any club in England or Europe will now dream of their squad reaching the summit and competing against the best.
This illusion, we think, will be shattered by the idea of a European Super League."
The Premier League is proud to host a dynamic and compelling football rivalry that has seen it become the world's most-watched league.
Because of our results, we have been able to make an unrivaled financial contribution to the domestic football pyramid.
A European Super League will destroy the appeal of the whole game, which will have a profoundly negative effect on the Premier League and its member clubs, as well as all those in football that depend on our funding and unity to thrive."
"In the best interests of the community, we will collaborate with supporters, The FA, EFL, PFA, and LMA, as well as other partners at home and abroad, to protect the reputation and future opportunities of English football."
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