 Complete the following phrase:  United once again tried to sign Alan Shearer over the summer of 1996, but they were beaten to his signature by Newcastle United for a then world record fee of 15 million. A new striker did arrive at Old Trafford that summer  Ole Gunnar Solskjær, a little-known 23-year-old Norwegian striker who arrived at Old Trafford the day before Shearer signed for Newcastle. Another Norwegian, defender Ronny Johnsen, was also signed to fill the gap left by veteran Steve Bruces departure to Birmingham City. United also paid 3.5 million for the Czech winger Karel Poborský, who had made the headlines with a spectacular goal for the Czechs at 