The Red Devils face Sheffield United next today in the Premier League and the three points are now crucial in the race for top four.
Asked about how United's transfer budget might be, Solksjaer said: “It's not about X amount of money.
“[Buying players] is about who we think is going to be good for the club in the long term, not just for three or four months.
”[Are those people available?] Probably not, because that's the thing in January - not many clubs will sell players they want to keep in January.
“Maybe one or two could be a loan deal, but that's not a money thing, that's to help the team. But we're getting players back. We're looking at what can be available for us.”
Former manager Alex Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles during 26 years at Old Trafford, said on Saturday he is keen to see United build on the strong foundations the club has in place.
Ferguson said he believes the challenge facing Solskjaer remains a long-term recovery job, and the players should embrace the pressure of returning a fallen giant to the top of the domestic and European game.
He told United Review when asked for his take on the club’s future: “Well, we've got a great structure at the club.
“We've got a lot of good young players coming through, that's never changed.
“There's always that challenge, and what's happening at the moment is a challenge, but with a bit of luck – and a bit of perseverance – we'll sort it out.”
