Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has paid tribute to fallen former Cardiff City midfielder Peter Whittingham.

The 35-year-old passed away after suffering a head injury last week.

Solskjaer worked with Whittingham at Cardiff.

He said: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Whittingham.

"Peter was a fantastic footballer and an incredible human being. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him during my time at Cardiff City.

"It's hard to believe that he has been taken from us at such a young age. Peter will be deeply missed and our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time."