Published 15:25 IST, July 31st 2020

Erling Haaland rules out Man United transfer as goalscorer pledges future to Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland plans to see out his contract with the Bundesliga giants, dismissing a move to Man United over the summer.

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Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland handed a massive blow to Manchester United by underlining his commitment to Bundesliga giants this week. Haaland was linked with a move to Man United over  summer, having made move to Westfalenstadion in January, but prolific goalscorer is keen to see out his contract with Dortmund. Since arriving at Dortmund from RB Salzburg for a reported fee of €20m, Haaland has scored 16 goals in 18 appearances.

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Man United transfer news: Haaland to Man United unlikely as star pledges future to Dortmund

While speaking to German news outlet Bild, Haaland dismissed any rumours of a transfer away from Dortmund by admitting that he has a deal with club that expires in 2024 and plans to see out remainder of his contract. 20-year-old added that he dreams of winning Bundesliga and celebrating with Dortmund fans. BVB finished 2019-20 season in second place, 13 points behind Bayern Munich and are yet to win German top division title since 2012 but Haaland believes y have quality to become champions. 

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Haaland to Man United transfer rumours intensified in January when striker was scoring goals for fun at RB Salzburg. Haaland scored 28 goals in 21 appearances for Salzburg and became top transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer had, in fact, worked with Haaland at Molde and was er to bring superstar to atre of Dreams in January.

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Football transfer news. Haaland to snub Man United and Real Madrid

Red Devils failed to seal deal in winter transfer market, allowing Dortmund to pounce. Haaland's performances at Dortmund have also attracted interest from LaLiga champions Real Madrid. Los Blancos reportedly view Haaland as a potential long-term replacement for Karim Benzema but Dortmund star appears to remain focused on continuing his career in German top flight.

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Man United transfer news: Red Devils favourites to sign Jadon Sancho 

20-time English champions may have suffered a setback in pursuit of Haaland but remain favourites to sign his fellow Dortmund teammate Jadon Sancho. Earlier this week, it was reported that Dortmund rejected an opening €98m bid from Man United. Reports claim that Dortmund are reportedly holding out for €120m to part ways with Sancho.

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15:25 IST, July 31st 2020