According to reports, the future of Erling Haaland is expected to be decided in February.
Borussia Dortmund are preparing a mind-boggling package to offer Haaland to ward off interest from the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid.
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The 21-year-old has been linked with Europe’s top clubs for what seems like an eternity.
And German outlet Bild reports that discussions between the club and Haaland’s agent, Mino Raiola, as well as father Alf-Inge Haaland, will begin in the new year.
and Dortmund are preparing a club-record offer worth £260,000 a week, double Haland’s current weekly salary.
Dortmund’s is worth £13.4million-a-year, with a further £6.7m through kit maker Puma.
It is also claimed that Puma wants to increase Haaland’s earnings from previous manufacturer Nike.
United would however be desperate for Haaland to decline the offer.
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His reported £68m release clause is activated in the summer, a snip for a player who has scored 76 goals in 75 games for Dortmund.
But Raiola, in a blow to the Red Devils, did not quell Haaland’s interest and stayed at Dortmund the following season.
The club were hoping that interim boss Ralph Rangnick could use his relationship with Haaland’s father to help woo Old Trafford.
There are reportedly talks between Rangnik and Haaland Sr. over a move.
The 63-year-old manager has proved able to move Erling to another club as he was instrumental in convincing him to replace Molde for Salzburg two years ago.
Although United will face stiff competition for his signature, should he decide to leave Dortmund.
Reports this morning suggested that Real Madrid are confident of signing Haaland because of his ties with Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester City are also rumored to be interested, as Pep Guardiola looks to fill his void at the top of the pitch.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Liverpool and Chelsea are monitoring the situation.
While in Europe the Norwegian talisman is also eyeing the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and PSG.
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