Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been questioned on whether there is any truth to reports that he had a meeting with Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland last week.
The Norwegian initially refused to comment on the story, but when pressed further on whether he had offered any advice to the 19-year-old about his future, Solskjaer replied:
“I don’t comment on them speculations so that’s it. He (Haaland) knows what he wants to do and he knows what he’s going to do. So I don’t have to give any advice to any other teams’ players.”
Many fans on Twitter have taken the response as meaning Haaland could be on his way to Old Trafford in the January transfer window:
Confirmed, Sancho next
— Byron? (@iamByronnnn) December 15, 2019
He’s ours
— yan (@unitedlakerpack) December 15, 2019
Nailed on . Deal already done
— Derek Scanlan (@dse16) December 15, 2019
I just know we are gonna get him look at that smile
— Lynn Bellamy (@tigerlilly1955) December 15, 2019
He is Smeagol when he finds the ring for the first time pic.twitter.com/MpPtnMFkfZ
— 12. Adam #Yeniden (@cubuklu_icin) December 15, 2019
Hope we get him
— Jack (@Jack_2110) December 15, 2019
The smile at end says it alll ?
— para02 (@Para022) December 15, 2019
I think it’s a good signing especially for the price it’s a win win he will create his own chances with his speed and strength and also finally an aerial threat for the crosses ????
— Erovy (@Bobbydog14) December 15, 2019
Lol , ah well that’s that done . If he wasn’t coming to Utd then Ole would say it’s a No go
— Alan Clark (@Alan_Clark77) December 15, 2019
Haaland is coming to Utd in other words
— Leslie Farrington (@cosplaygamer907) December 15, 2019
Of course, Solskjaer could actually be suggesting that the teenager has made up his mind to go to another club, but his wry smile at the end of the reply may suggest otherwise.
Over 20 clubs are reportedly interested in Haaland, including the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. It is not surprising considering the Norwegian forward has scored 28 goals in 22 appearances so far this campaign.
