MANCHESTER UNITED’S hopes of signing Erling Haaland this summer have been hit after Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc insisted their star man will stay.
Just hours after United’s humiliating European Super League about-turn, they have been handed another hammer blow.
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc says that the 20-year-old striker won’t be moving anywhere – even if the Germans miss out on Champions League qualification.
Speaking to Sky Germany, Zorc said: “We made a clear statement about the Haaland cause.
“The decision will not be made without Borussia Dortmund. No matter where we end up, Erling will continue to play for us.”
The Norwegian international has been in stunning form this season, scoring 35 goals in 37 games in all competitions for Dortmund.
His agent, the controversial Mino Raiola, even embarked on a world tour to meet prospective clubs interested in the free-scoring sensation.
Real Madrid and Barcelona were visited, with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool also targeted.
But the latest statement from Zorc appears to confirm the striker is going nowhere.
And whether United would be able to pay in excess of £100million for Haaland is another thing.
The Red Devils, along with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham, purchased around £8m in equity stakes in the European Super League before its sensational collapse.
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The ‘Big Six’ are now unlikely to be able to reclaim the £8m up-front payment AND are set to face monster fines.
It’s believed the English clubs will be hit in the pocket rather than be punished via points deductions or exclusion.
On top of that, Man Utd were just one club to see their share price plummet amid the controversy.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
