Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are in the front running to acquire the services of young sensation Erling Haaland according to reports emerging from Germany. The Norwegian has already scored 28 goals in 22 matches for RB Salzburg across all formats this season. The youngster came into limelight because of his performances in the Champions League this season. The 19-year old scored 8 goals in 6 UCL appearances this campaign which included a hat-trick against Genk on the opening matchday. Haaland has come up as a transfer target for many clubs across Europe including Italian champions Juventus and English giants Chelsea. David de Gea’s Blunder! Manchester United Legend Gary Neville and Jose Mourinho Left Baffled After Keeper's Howler (Watch Video).

According to reports from German new agency Bild, Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United are the front runners in signing the young Norwegian forward Erling Haaland. The 19-year-old has reportedly decided to opt for a move to Old Trafford or the Signal Iduna Park instead of entertaining any offers from Leipzig or Juventus. Both United and Dortmund are in dire need of a striker and the higher authorities from both the clubs have made Haaland as their top priority. The clubs need to pay a transfer fee of around 60 million Euros if they want to sign the striker from Salzburg. Real Madrid Transfer News Updates: Mauricio Pochettino Offered Contract By Spanish Giants.

Manchester United have no out-and-out striker in their team as Anthony Martial currently plays in the No 9 role. Dortmund, on the other hand, need a forward in their team who they can depend on to replace the injured Paco Alcacer. Eling Haaland has all the qualities to be a top striker and can be the answer to any teams attacking woes.

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