Erling Haaland asserts that wage demands were not the reason behind failed Man United move

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has opened up on his failed move to Manchester United in winter transfer window. United were considered as favourites to sign former RB Salzburg striker. However, deal fell through and rwegian international went on to join Dortmund.

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Erling Haaland rubbishes comical w rumours

re were reports that Erling Haaland h rejected Manchester United due to club’s failure to commit to his exorbitant w demands. However, Haaland has labelled se rumours as ‘comical’. His move to United was considered a possibility due to influence of manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on striker. Haaland h played under Solksjaer at Molde.

Erling Haaland asserted that he h utmost respect for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer was one responsible for what he h achieved so far, claimed Haaland. However, he realised that Borussia Dortmund was best team for him and hence he decided to join Bundesliga outfit.

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Manchester United blame Mi Raiola for deal's failure

According to earlier reports, Manchester United h blamed Mi Raiola as main reason behind ir failure to land Erling Haaland at Old Trafford. Haaland’s nt Mi Raiola and Manchester United haven’t been on best of terms since one of Raiola’s clients Paul Pogba’s transfer to club.

Reportedly, United refused to meet Mi Raiola’s demands. Or reports suggest that Red Devils tried striking a deal with Haaland’s far, who also represents his son.

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Mi Raiola is best nt in world: Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland also lauded his nt Mi Raiola as best nt in world. He also attributed his move to Dortmund to Raiola’s efforts. Haaland has enjoyed immense success at Dortmund so far this season. He has scored eight goals along with an assist in five games for Bundesliga outfit.

Erling Haaland has netted 36 goals in 27 games for Salzburg and Dortmund this season. His side are placed third on Bundesliga points table with 39 points to ir credit. Dortmund will next play against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday (Saturday according to IST).

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