Man Utd chief Ed Woodward makes Erling Haaland transfer decision as Real Madrid hatch plan

Posted Thursday, April 02, 2020 by Express.co.uk

Man Utd chief Ed Woodward makes Erling Haaland transfer decision as Real Madrid hatch plan
Man Utd news: Erling Haaland is still being linked to a move to Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)

Manchester United have not given up on signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Ed Woodward could make a swoop for the striker this summer.

Manchester United will swoop for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer if the striker chooses to leave the Bundesliga outfit after his sensational performances. The youngster only moved to the club in January but has made an immediate impression.

Dortmund expect to keep Haaland for another season, but should the 19-year-old decide to make a switch United and Real Madrid are on red alert.

A release clause was inserted into the striker’s contract when he made the move from Salzburg.

Haaland has not burned any bridges with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite rejecting United in January, according to ESPN.

Dortmund are desperate to keep hold of Haaland this summer with the likelihood of Jadon Sancho leaving the club this summer.

The Red Devils are leading the chase for the England international but the German side are looking for over £100m for the winger.

United backed away from a deal with Haaland in January because of concerns over the insistence of a release clause in his contract.

Club bigwigs including Ed Woodward felt it would give Mino Raiola and Haaland too much control over his future.

Haaland has netted an incredible 12 goals in just 11 matches for Dortmund, sparking renewed speculation over his future.

United boss Solskjaer is looking to add a striker to his ranks this summer.

Odion Ighalo joined on transfer deadline day in January and has impressed since making the switch.

The Red Devils could make the loan agreement permanent in the summer for the former Watford man.

Meanwhile, United forward Marcus Rashford has said he would be excited to play with Sancho should he move to Old Trafford.

Rashford said in an Instagram Q and A: “It would be good [if Jadon Sancho joined #mufc]. Sancho is a great player.

“He's like the new generation player. It's definitely exciting to watch the player he's becoming — hopefully we can all play together. That would be good."

He added: “He [Jadon Sancho] plays off the cuff. He's imaginative.

“I think in this generation, they're the things you need to be world class.”