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Manchester United boss gives green light to sign 19-year-old striker

Solskjaer says yes to Haaland move

Manchester United boss gives green light to sign 19-year-old striker

14 November 2019 - 15:35

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly given the green light to the club's hierarchy to sign Erling Braut Haaland next summer.

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  • The Red Devils managed had worked with Haaland at former club Molde and it appears that a reunion could be on the cards at the end of the season.

    According to The Mirror, United scouts have been impressed with the progress made by the ex-Bryne graduate, who is presently in the ranks of Red Bull Salzburg.

    It is added that Solskjaer has a good knowledge of the marksman from his Molde days and he has given the go-ahead for the Red Devils to make a big-money move for the Norway international.

    The 19-year-old has scored a staggering 26 goals from just 18 appearances this season and that has included five hat-tricks including one in this season's Champions League against Genk.

    He has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus in recent weeks and United will have a bidding battle on their hands for the Leeds-born forward.

     


    Written by Sri Aswin




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