Erling Haaland started to make headlines when he was shinning for Red Bull Salzburg in the first half of the 2019/20 season.
Manchester United were keen on signing the star in January 2020. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knew the striker from their time at Molde.
The 21-year-old decided against reuniting with Solskjaer and snubbed the Red Devils in favour of joining Borussia Dortmund. In March 2020, the Norway international’s father suggested only the ex-Cardiff City manager wanted his son at Manchester United.
Since arriving in Germany, the player has been starring for BVB, managing 70 goals and 19 assists in 69 matches in all competitions.
His development with the Bundesliga side has caught the attention of top European clubs. Manchester United continue to be named as one of the frontman’s suitors.
“Our offer wasn’t the best. The offer from Manchester United was better. However, agent Mino Raiola has recognised that Erling is in better hands with us,” Watzke told OMR Podcast, relayed by Spox.
“People notice that gifted people make the breakthrough the quickest with us. That is a powerful argument for the players, their parents and advisors.
“When we discovered the players on our own is long gone, but we will get them. We have no inhibitions about letting 17-year-olds play.”
Manchester United will have another opportunity to sign Haaland next summer, when his buyout clause of €75m will come into effect.
