Published 19:43 IST, December 17th 2019
RB Leipzig's sporting director confirms Haaland offer as transfer battle picks up pace
German club RB Leipzig's sporting director Markus Krosche said that they have made an offer to striker Erling Braut Haaland amid interests from other clubs.
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German club RB Leipzig's sporting director Markus Krosche said that y have me an offer to ir star striker Erling Braut Haaland, ding that it w up to young player to decide his future. According to reports, a number of clubs have been looking to secure services of Haaland with Manchester United in forefront as player has shown his interest to join Ole Gunnar Solskajaer at Old Trafford. Haaland has previously played under Solskjaer at Molde.
Uncertainty on Haaland's future
Krosche said that y h tabled ir offer, showing player what his current club could offer him alongside making part he will have in team. Leipzig has been quite open about ir intention to keep Haaland at club as coach Julian Nlsmann confirming that he h held talks with striker. Nlsmann said that he explained to striker his idea of football, ding that meeting went well.
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He furr ded that in such meetings, it is mostly one-sided because most part of conversation is done by coach while nt and player just listen. Fellow rwegian John Arne Riise said that it was perfect time for Haaland to move to England. Riise ded that Haaland is physically strong for a young player, ding that experience of English football will be a good boost for player.
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Haaland to Manchester United?
As per reports, Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland wants to join Manchester United manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford. Haaland is rey to make a move in January transfer window. striker has been a top transfer target for Solskjaer after he impressed manr by netting 28 goals this season. Haaland is being eyed by a lot of clubs and has been to training grounds of German clubs RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, fanning rumours of a potential move to one of clubs.
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However, contricting reports suggest that striker is keen to play at atre of Dreams and re-join Solkjaer, who he played under at rwegian club Molde FK. According to reports, Haaland could be on his way to Manchester United for a bargain of 20 million pounds in January transfer window and Solskjaer is ahe of every or club to secure services of highly-rated player.
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(With inputs from ncies)
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19:24 IST, December 17th 2019