Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their efforts to sign Erling Braut Haaland as the Norwegian is thought to have flown to Borussia Dortmund for transfer talks. The Red Bull Salzburg man has scored 28 goals in 22 appearances this term for the Austrian side.
Man Utd lose ground on Erling Haaland transfer as striker travels to Dortmund for talks (Image: GETTY)
Solskjaer and Haaland have spoken of their admiration for each other this year and it’s been reported that United would make a move for him in the January transfer window.
But according to Ruhr Nachrichten in Germany, United face a tough battle to land the striker.
The German publication say that Haaland is now of interest to Borussia Dortmund.
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They’re also reporting that Haaland flew to Germany to speak with Dortmund contacts about a transfer after Salzburg’s loss to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
It’s also said that RB Leipzig are interested in Haaland’s signature.
The striker has a small release clause of just £17million - something which will benefit potential suitors.
Before Salzburg’s home defeat to Liverpool, Haaland was asked about a transfer away from Austria, but he remained coy.
Man Utd lose ground on Erling Haaland transfer as striker travels to Dortmund for talks (Image: GETTY)
"I just focus on my job – playing football – to enjoy what I do every day and to go in with a clear mindset to be in the present and enjoy the moment right now,” he said.
"My focus is Salzburg and me as a player. So it’s not hard at all.”
But last month his father Alf-Inge, who played for Manchester City, told talkSPORT: "I think at one stage he would like to play in the Premier League. When that's going to happen, I don't know. It's a very tough league.
"Up to now he's ahead of the stage we thought he would be at. He's built for the Premier League at one stage, I think.”
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Haaland’s agent is the world-renowned Mino Raiola, who has a rocky relationship with United because of his management of client Paul Pogba.
But Raiola would prefer Haaland to pick a club where he’d be guaranteed first-team football.
United take on AZ Alkmaar in their final Europa League group stage game tonight at Old Trafford.