Erling Haaland wanted by 'every European club' says expert
Manchester United need to qualify for the Champions League next season in order to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Erling Braut Haaland this summer, according to ESPN pundit Rob Dawson. United and Madrid are both expected to try and steal Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the upcoming window.
Erling Haaland is still wanted by Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
Now, he has emerged as Real Madrid's top target ahead of the summer window.
The teenager has a release clause of just £68million, meaning Dortmund stand to make a £50m profit on the £18m they paid for him in January.
Madrid reportedly want him to be their leading striker next season, due to Luka Jovic's disappointing start to life in Spain.
And United have been warned that they will need to secure Champions League football if they are to have any chance of beating the La Liga giants to his signature.
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The Red Devils were sat in fifth spot in the Premier League table before the coronavirus pandemic suspended the season, and therefore will qualify for the Champions League if things stay that way.
But Dawson warned that United have their work cut out for them if they want to get Haaland, saying of Madrid's interest: "That's an issue.
"You see it time and time again that when Real Madrid come calling, players find it hard to turn them down.
"They're one of the biggest clubs in the world, they compete for the Champions League every year.
Erling Braut Haaland is still wanted by Man Utd and Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)