Red Bull Leipzig sporting director Markus Krösche has confirmed that his club have made a firm offer to sign Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, with Manchester United still hoping to beat them to the signature of the teenager. Red Bull Leipzig sporting director Markus Krösche has confirmed that his club have made a firm offer to sign Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, with Manchester United still hoping to beat them to the signature of the teenager. Haaland staged talks with Leipzig last week that included a face-to-face meeting with the club's head coach Julian Nagelsmann, who offered him a vision for his future at Leipzig. German side Borussia Dortmund are also pushing or a deal to sign Haaland, with the final decision now set to be made by the player who has emerged as one of the most sought after players in European football. Former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft gave his verdict on what happens next with Haaland to Independent.ie last week, as he suggested United face a fight to sign the striker.

Source: Irish Independent December 17, 2019 22:41 UTC