Next summer, the race to sign Erling Haaland will be well and truly on and Manchester United will be one of the main contenders.
It has been known for a long time that Haaland has a release clause of 75 million euros (£63.8 million), which comes into effect next summer.
But a report by German outlet Sport have claimed that any potential suitor – including United – may need to pay more than that.
They claim that the release clause could go up to 90 million (£76.6 million), an increase of almost £13 million.
Still a bargain
Even at just under £77 million, Haaland would still represent a bargain for United.
Haaland is going to be one of the best strikers in world football for the next ten years. He’s already frightening.
Harry Kane is 28 and is being talked about as a £150 million, British record transfer.
Former United hitman Romelu Lukaku is the same age and just joined Chelsea for £97.5 million (Sky Sports).
Haaland is just 21 and it’s scary how good he could become. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer obviously knows him from their time together at Molde.
United’s hierarchy was able to do a deal smoothly with Borussia Dortmund over Jadon Sancho this summer.
Haaland clearly had a good relationship with the England international in Germany and a reunion at Old Trafford would be mouthwatering.
Edinson Cavani looks like he’s giving United one more season and then it’s time to go big on a long-term striker. The best option is Haaland.
Even another £13 million on the asking price doesn’t change that, although it remains to be seen if United can do business with Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba’s agent, again.
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