Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he’s keeping an eye on the progress of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, in what may be a possible hint at transfer interest in the player.
The exciting young Norway international has been in sensational scoring form in recent times, netting a hugely impressive 39 goals in just 41 appearances for Dortmund, having also scored 28 goals in 22 games for Red Bull Salzburg last season.
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Solskjaer will no doubt know Haaland well from their time together at Molde, and United fans will be hoping that connection can perhaps bring the 20-year-old to Old Trafford at some point.
Man Utd clearly need a new signing up front before too long, with the goals drying up for Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial this season.
Edinson Cavani has proven a useful signing, but is ageing and surely nearing the end of his career at the very highest level, even if he’s a decent short-term option.
Haaland, however, looks set for a long and successful career ahead of him and it seems Solskjaer shares that view.
“Erling will have a fantastic career,” Solskjaer told Norwegian outlet VG.
“I’m following Erling. I’ve always said that. Was it 18 months we had together or something? Almost two years, maybe. A wonderful time. He will definitely have a great career for both Norway and his club.
“He is doing incredibly well for Dortmund, so we’ll see where he ends up. As a Norwegian and someone who has worked with him, it is of course fun that he does so well.
“We will do what we can to become a better team, then he will do what he can to become a better player. Where does he end up? I do not want to say anything other than that, that I wish him all the best. Which choice he makes may be up to him.”
It is always my dream to see him (haaland) in a red some days. I love his hard works??