RED BULL SALZBURG sporting director Christoph Freund has dealt Manchester United a blow in their pursuit to sign star striker Erling Haaland.
The Red Devils sent their chief scout to watch the 19-year-old in action against Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland could be about to sign for either Borussia Dortmund or RB LeipzigCredit: AFP or licensors
But the Norwegian international was unable to help his side as they lost 2-0 and dropped into the Europa League.
Haaland – who has banged in an incredible 28 goals in 22 games this term – could now be on his way out of Austria with two German clubs revealed to be in talks with the player.
The former Molde maestro landed in Germany yesterday, where he spoke to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
And now Freund has confirmed that Haaland could soon be on his way out of Salzburg.
Speaking in a press conference, he said: “We are involved in all discussions.
“Of course, we also knew that Haaland was in Leipzig and Dortmund yesterday.
“Everyone in Salzburg wants the best for him.”
Haaland isn’t the only player to soon be departing the club, with his team-mate Takumi Minamino set to join Liverpool.
The Reds are close to completing a deal to bring the Japanese international to Anfield for £7.5million.
Speaking of the player, Freund said that he “is ready to make the next step in January”.
Erling Braut Haaland throws water bottle in strop after Liverpool score second Champions League goal against Red Bull Salzburg
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
