Rumour Has It: Erling Haaland meets with Borussia Dortmund

Erling Haaland reportedly flew to Germany to hold talks with Borussia Dortmund following Salzburg's Champions League game against Liverpool.

Published : Dec 12, 2019 15:09 IST

Salzburg striker Erling Haaland is one of Europe's hottest properties following a prolific run of form with the Austrian club.
Salzburg striker Erling Haaland is one of Europe's hottest properties following a prolific run of form with the Austrian club.
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Salzburg striker Erling Haaland is one of Europe's hottest properties following a prolific run of form with the Austrian club.

The race to sign Erling Haaland has taken another turn. According to reports, the in-demand striker flew to Germany on Wednesday to hold talks with Borussia Dortmund.

Haaland has become one of Europe's hottest properties following a prolific run of form for Salzburg.

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Could talented teenager Haaland be the next bright young forward to join Bundesliga side Dortmund?

Local newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten and Radio 91.2 claim the Norwegian and his high-profile agent Mino Raiola arrived at Dortmund Airport and were met by a BVB official the day after Salzburg's Champions League loss to Liverpool.

Haaland played 75 minutes against the holder but was unable to add to his impressive eight-goal haul in Europe this season. Manchester United, Juventus and Real Madrid are among the other heavyweights reportedly showing interest in the 19-year-old.

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- Salzburg could be about to part with more than one highly-rated attacker. The Telegraph says Premier League outfit Wolves are preparing to make a move for Hwang Hee-chan, who could cost around £21million (€25m).

- Roma will allow Alessandro Florenzi to leave for €25m in January, claims CalcioMercato. Inter Milan is said to be his strongest suitor, with fellow Serie A sides Napoli and Fiorentina also in contention.

- Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is unhappy with his reduced role under interim boss Hansi Flick and is thinking of returning to Spain, reports Bild.

- Spain Under-21 international Carles Alena is set to join Real Betis on loan from La Liga leader Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo.

- ESPN reporter Julien Laurens believes this season will be Thomas Tuchel's last in charge of Paris Saint-Germain. Tuchel has been heavily linked to Bundesliga champion Bayern.

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