Erling Haaland | Dortmund player

Damien said:
Think Real Madrid are planning on getting both - with Mbappe going on a free transfer.
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Real Madrid are going to have the same problems Barca have just had in trying to keep messi.

Madrid will be bringing Mbappe in on ridiculous wages as there is no transfer fee involved. They’ve already brought in Alaba on stupid wages and have a number of high earners already at the club. Just can’t see them getting Mbappe and Haaland together.
 
Damien said:
Think Real Madrid are planning on getting both - with Mbappe going on a free transfer.
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There's real allure to being "the guy" that takes Manchester United back to greatness. A very solid season that showcases that the sporting project here is going very well could be the decider.

Having Haaland on a team as lethal as this one when we're hitting teams on the break is everything you can ask for. Speedmerchant, poacher, finisher and muscle all baked into one still developing striker
 
Damien said:
Think Real Madrid are planning on getting both - with Mbappe going on a free transfer.
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Just can't see it. Even if Real can afford it, doubt they want to play together. Like this level of alpha male egos, abs top strikers together? Has it happened before?
 
Tom Cato said:
There's real allure to being "the guy" that takes Manchester United back to greatness. A very solid season that showcases that the sporting project here is going very well could be the decider.

Having Haaland on a team as lethal as this one when we're hitting teams on the break is everything you can ask for. Speedmerchant, poacher, finisher and muscle all baked into one still developing striker
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Pretty much how I feel. With the Real and Barca meltdown, and with Chelsea securing Lukaku, I feel like we’re real contenders in getting him. If, as you say, we show this season that this team is still progressing.
 
Damien said:
Think Real Madrid are planning on getting both - with Mbappe going on a free transfer.
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Isn’t Mbappe willing to leave PSG cause he wants to be THE man on a team? Not sure getting Haaland along with with Mbappe is the way to go then.
 
RDCR07 said:
Isn’t Mbappe willing to leave PSG cause he wants to be THE man on a team? Not sure getting Haaland along with with Mbappe is the way to go then.
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Never had the impression of Mbappe as putting himself before the team. The best players knows they can't do it all alone.

However, seemed Sancho and Haaland really hit the groove together. It all comes down to how the season pans out, I guess.
 
do.ob said:
Don't worry, I meant Wiesbaden might get promoted, not that Schalke will be relegated.
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Oh okay I honestly like 2nd Bundesliga and prefer it over 1st at the moment. Gogo Wiesbaden ;)
 
Come on Ole, work your magic. We have to get him next year. Just get the checkbook out now and start negotiating.
 
He has Lukaku's power & speed but with Chicharito's movement and Zlatan's athleticism. It's looking very likely he will join us next year given that other clubs have different target of strikers and there is connection between him and Ole and also Sancho.
 
150m would do it and it'll be money well spent.
Rather than 100m-something for a non physical version of Didier Drogba.
 
Eriku said:
Pretty much how I feel. With the Real and Barca meltdown, and with Chelsea securing Lukaku, I feel like we’re real contenders in getting him. If, as you say, we show this season that this team is still progressing.
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Some people still remember your posts on how 'Norwegically', we're the best-placed in terms of landing him.

They'll remember them if/when he goes somewhere else, as well...
 
UNITED ACADEMY said:
He has Lukaku's power & speed but with Chicharito's movement and Zlatan's athleticism. It's looking very likely he will join us next year given that other clubs have different target of strikers and there is connection between him and Ole and also Sancho.
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...and exceptional technical skills for such a big man.

His first touch is always setting up for a shot.
 
Chief123 said:
Madrid will be bringing Mbappe in on ridiculous wages as there is no transfer fee involved. They’ve already brought in Alaba on stupid wages and have a number of high earners already at the club. Just can’t see them getting Mbappe and Haaland together.
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Think most of RM's high earners will be out of the club in the next two years. The only big, bad contract remaining will be Hazard's.
 
The thing with Real is all they good players are almost 40 and the young ones are average. Last season when i was checking their game i did not know single player on their bench bar Isco. They need at least 3-5 seasons to be back so i do not think best players will be going there to struggle. Wngland is the place to be right now, he can always get his Madrid move in a few years.
 
Madrid aren’t the threat they used to be anymore.

Financially they can’t compete. They’re putting all their eggs into the Mbappe basket and still need to pay for their stadium.

They have 4/5 important players to replace soon too. Their team is on a downward cycle IMO.

Compare it to united who are doing fairly well still after the pandemic, we have a very young team who are about to come into their peak, and have just signed his favourite team mate + having his old coach who by most accounts he gets on with well.

The only sticky point IMO will be the agent and his demands, but I think we will go with it.

Haaland is by far the best striker of his generation, you do what you must.
 
I think it’s vital we end this transfer window with a couple of more signings so next summer we can just focus on trying to sign Haaland.
 
City get Kane
Chelsea get Lukuka
Real get Mbappe
Barca are fecked
Liverpool can’t afford him

That leaves 3 options really
PSG
Bayern
Utd
 
Romez said:
Right move.

They’re already a good, exciting young team, we’re building.

They’re proven in developing young players in the last few years.

There will be much less pressure playing for them than us.

Also anyone thinking we’ll sign Sancho anytime soon is crazy.
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Yeah about that lad..............
 
Josh 76 said:
City get Kane
Chelsea get Lukuka
Real get Mbappe
Barca are fecked
Liverpool can’t afford him

That leaves 3 options really
PSG
Bayern
Utd
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So far he's taken the right decision for his career trajectory at every point. Dortmund was the perfect step before he entered a big league. So PSG is out. Unless he really likes Germany, Bayern shouldn't be an option either.

I think his options are us, or Madrid if they manage to pluck 100m out of thin air'.

I wouldn't rule Chelsea or City out either. Chelsea will realise Lukaku isn't all that, and Pep will get jealous at the thought of somebody else spending 100m on a player.
 
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We're going to get him next summer.

I highly doubt Bayern are going to stump up the agent fees and other bonuses for this kind of deal. Real are going for Mbappe and their team is declining.

Barcelona don't have money. City will probably get Kane next year. Chelsea will have Lukaku.

We're the best option and most realistic option.
 
Eddy_JukeZ said:
We're going to get him next summer.

I highly doubt Bayern are going to stump up the agent fees and other bonuses for this kind of deal. Real are going for Mbappe and their team is declining.

Barcelona don't have money. City will probably get Kane next year. Chelsea will have Lukaku.

We're the best option and most realistic option.
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Yep. Only competition will be Mbappe if they’re looking to make another statement after Mbappe pisses off for free. While Ligue 1 might not be that appealing to him yet, the idea of playing with Messi and Neymar feeding him will be something that he could put up with for a few seasons before making a move to EPL or La Liga a few years later.
 
Just get the DM sorted this summer so we only need to focus on a striker next year. Haaland is a must and he will fit like a glove with our style.
 
hungrywing said:
Some people still remember your posts on how 'Norwegically', we're the best-placed in terms of landing him.

They'll remember them if/when he goes somewhere else, as well...
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Huh? I was never really adamant about us being best placed, I’ve only really been making noises about how nonsensical the whole he won’t come here because of his dad bullshit.

Might you be mixing me up with someone else?
 
3vra said:
The thing with Real is all they good players are almost 40 and the young ones are average. Last season when i was checking their game i did not know single player on their bench bar Isco. They need at least 3-5 seasons to be back so i do not think best players will be going there to struggle. Wngland is the place to be right now, he can always get his Madrid move in a few years.
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Mostly due to it was a nightmare-season in terms of injuries, the bench is decent enough normally.
 
Damien said:
Think Real Madrid are planning on getting both - with Mbappe going on a free transfer.
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We'll be lucky if Mbappe runs down the contract, we are not getting Haaland.
 
honestly think we’re destined to get him.

- his release clause means the price won’t be too high
- Cavani will leave next summer so a striker spot is open
- He’s not really a Pep striker and City might get Kane anyway
- Madrid are going for Mbappe
- No chance he wants to go to PSG; he’s ultra competitive and playing in the French league is not
- Leaves only Bayern and us as options and I think the Ole connection will get it over the line.
 
Eriku said:
Huh? I was never really adamant about us being best placed, I’ve only really been making noises about how nonsensical the whole he won’t come here because of his dad bullshit.

Might you be mixing me up with someone else?
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IIRC you posted about how in Norway this club is much more highly regarded than the Spanish clubs to the point that old grandmothers pretty much all have heard of Manchester United (and might not know what Real/Barca are)
 
Kentonio said:
Doesn't that only work if you already have some affinity towards the club? Otherwise why would you care?
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I wouldn't put too much emphasis on this, but don't you think being a modern Cantona can be quite motivational for a player? You'd leave a legacy for yourself and the club, so you're in the history books even if you don't care about the particular club.
 
hungrywing said:
IIRC you posted about how in Norway this club is much more highly regarded than the Spanish clubs to the point that old grandmothers pretty much all have heard of Manchester United (and might not know what Real/Barca are)
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Absolutely. That was to counter some people who thought he was a dead cert for Spain. In Norway the EPL is way bigger, and Haaland himself has talked about wanting to go to the EPL. That doesn’t amount to me having said he’s nailed on to go to United.
 
A chance of playing with Messi might beat everything about the league.

But the lad is born in Leeds and has ties to the uk. My gut feeling tells he'll wear a red shirt. Whatever a gut feeling is worth. Tells me I'm hungry ...
 
hungrywing said:
IIRC you posted about how in Norway this club is much more highly regarded than the Spanish clubs to the point that old grandmothers pretty much all have heard of Manchester United (and might not know what Real/Barca are)
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Sometimes it feels like everyone in this country either support Liverpool or United, nothing else even comes close.
 
Kentonio said:
Doesn't that only work if you already have some affinity towards the club? Otherwise why would you care?
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Sure, but in Norway there are two clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool. All other clubs have their fans but Manchester United and Liverpool are by FAR the biggest clubs, the names hold weight here.

I have no idea who Haaland actually is a fan of outside of Leeds, but given that a family friend is the manager of one of the two big clubs, theres at least the chance that there is a soft spot there.

Of course I'm just guessing, but that's my angle
 
I can’t see us being able to afford him, especially when he will no doubt be agitating for another move or contract after a year or so.
 
Zen86 said:
I can’t see us being able to afford him, especially when he will no doubt be agitating for another move or contract after a year or so.
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What will he do? Threaten to not play football and be in forfeit of his contractual obligations for the next 3-4 years? No way he signs a short term contract for any new club.
 
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