MANCHESTER United target Erling Braut Haaland is so selfless his coach had to step in and put him on penalty duties.
The Norwegian has continued to be linked with a move to Old Trafford following his blistering start to the season.
Erling Haaland has been scoring goals for fun in the Champions League this seasonCredit: Reuters
And Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has nothing but praise, even if he faces a fight to keep him.
He told CNN Football: “I haven’t seen one selfish moment since I’ve known him in the last six months.
“We went through a time period where he was giving up penalties to his teammates because he felt like he just wanted to share the positive energy.
“I actually had to step in and say to the team, no, Erling is taking penalties.
“This is the kind of young man he is.”
Haaland has made no secret of his desire to reach the top. He said: “I want to be the best.
“I have dreamed of playing for the best clubs in the world my whole life, and I especially like English football.”
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who worked with Haaland at Molde, spoke about the 19-year-old earlier this season.
He said: “It’s great watching him and I think everyone in Norway is excited by his development.”
Haaland’s father, former Leeds and Man City star Alf-Inge, said recently: “He’s built for the Premier League at one stage, I think.
“Whether that happens now or at a later stage, we don’t know.”
United will have to stump up a reportedly huge fee, in the region of £85million, but may not have a choice as RB Leipzig have first refusal on the in-demand striker.
The chances of landing Salzburg’s in-form forward are slim, according to the Mirror, because of a contractual tie-up between the two Red Bull branded clubs – and a £25.7million release clause.
United may have to get back into the Champions League if they are to have a chance of signing the striker after Haaland revealed he loves the competition so much he has the anthem as his alarm.
Solskjaer is keen to add to his attacking options after failing to replace Romelu Lukaku in the summer.
Erling Haaland recounts his experience of scoring a hat trick for RB Salzburg Champions League debut
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
