Published 15:43 IST, November 5th 2019

Erling Haaland leaves Man City FB group to quash transfer rumours

Salzburg's striker Erling Haaland has left a Manchester City Facebook group in order to brush off rumours linking him to the Etihad amid United interest.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Red Bull Salzburg forward Erling Haaland on Monday has left an official Manchester City Facebook group to avoid furr transfer speculations. He has been frequently linked to Manchester United as well and hence this social media move is significant. Haaland has left group, which could perhaps be a signal to those at helm at United that he doesn’t want to harm his chances of a move to Old Trafford.

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Haaland's far played at Man City

Haaland, a rway international has seen his far Alf-Inge Haaland play at Manchester City as well as for Leeds United. He has me secret of his support to both clubs as well as ttingham Forest in past since childhood. Haaland has gained attention from various clubs in Europe for scoring an incredible 21 goals in 14 games this season, including one against defending champions Liverpool at Anfield in  Champions League.

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rwegian footballer h sparked rumours of joining City recentlty after he shared an im of his far and George Weah playing for City with caption “heroes". It is understood that Haaland has also been a member of a Facebook group specifically for rwegian Manchester City fans, which could put Citizens at an vant if y ever tried to sign him from his current Austrian Bundesliga club FC Salzburg. Hence, he left p on Facebook to brush off rumours as untrue.

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He could solve United's scoring woes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to reinforce his team’s attacking prowess. team has been over-relying on Marcus Rashford after departure of Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez to Inter Milan without proper replacements. Haaland could provide much-needed depth in attacking front for Premier League giants. club is also looking at or options like Jon Sancho and Timo Werner.

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12:52 IST, November 5th 2019