Erling Haaland is arguably the most exciting talent in world football right now and it should come as no surprise that Manchester United, as well as almost every top European club, are believed to be interested in signing the Norwegian striker from Borussia Dortmund. A release clause is believed to become active in his contract next summer, meaning there could be an intense transfer race to sign him amongst the biggest clubs in Europe.
Haaland’s numbers have been nothing short of extraordinary. According to stats from Transfermarkt, he has scored 76 goals and provided 27 assists in 79 appearances for Borussia Dortmund till now.
He is already one of the best strikers in the world and at 21 years of age, is only expected to get better moving forward. Thus, it is not hard to see why there is so much interest in the striker.
Amidst all this, as reported by Manchester Evening News, Rangnick has recently spoken to his father, Alf-Inge, about the possibility of his son signing for Manchester United next year. They are believed to have a cordial relationship, with the German having overseen Haaland’s move to RB Salzburg in the past.
Manchester United have advantage in Haaland race
Manchester United have been linked with Haaland for a long time and are believed to have come very close to signing him before he ended up joining Borussia Dortmund.
The relationship between Rangnick and Alf-Inge could certainly work in Manchester United’s favour when it comes to any potential move in the future.
But with almost every top club in Europe interested in signing him, it is safe to say that Haaland has a wealth of options when it comes to picking his next destination. And if Manchester United are to have any chance of bringing the Norwegian to Old Trafford, they might have to finish the 2021/22 campaign in impressive fashion.