Ole Gunnar Solskjaer drops major hint that Erling Haaland to Man Utd transfer is done deal
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Erling Braut Haaland may well be headed to Old Trafford when asked about the striker after a draw against Everton.
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dropped a major hint that that Erling Braut Haaland is Old Trafford bound. The Red Devils boss was asked about the Norwegian’s future in the aftermath of United’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton on Sunday afternoon.
Haaland, whom Solskjaer worked with at former club Molde, has established himself as one of the most in-demand young players in Europe this season with 28 goals in 22 games for Red Bull Salzburg.
The 19-year-old’s long list of strikes includes eight in the Champions League, having scored against United’s rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
And Express Sport understands Haaland is a top target for United manager Solskjaer.
The Salzburg hitman has been valued at around £85million amid some suggestions he could be available for a cut-price fee of £20m due to a release clause.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer drops major hint that Erling Haaland to Man Utd transfer is done deal (Image: GETTY)
Reports also indicated last week that Solskjaer flew to Norway to meet with the player and his representatives.
Haaland has visited other interested clubs, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, as he considers his next move.
And it has been claimed Solskjaer has been told by the striker that he wants to join the Red Devils ahead of the January transfer window, despite the many European giants lining up to sign him.
The 46-year-old dropped a major hint that that is exactly the case after United’s draw with Everton.
Asked about Haaland, rather than attempt to play down the possibility of a United move, Solskjaer said simply: “He knows what he wants to do and what he's gonna do.”
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer drops major hint that Erling Haaland to Man Utd transfer is done deal (Image: GETTY)