Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a major advantage over many Premier League rivals as he tries to rebuild Manchester United by having the final authority over transfers.
It is no coincidence that three major managerial casualties this season Mauricio Pochettino, Unai Emery and Marco Silva never appeared to be in control of their club’s transfer policy.
‘I will always have the final say,’ says Solskjaer, whose side travel to Watford today unbeaten in six matches. ‘I am not going to let any players in the door without me saying yes definitely.
‘ It has to be that way. It is a good process and of course if I don’t like a player I don’t want him there. ‘
Haaland, 20, started his career under Solskjaer at Molde and has gone on to score more than a goal a game for Salzburg. United are among a number of clubs chasing him but United hope the Norwegian connection – Solksjaer is close to the player’s family and friends – will give them the edge.
Any move is likely to be done in the summer rather than January but Solskjaer does not see any specific problems because Haaland’s infamous agent is Mino Raiola who also represents Paul Pogba.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is a fan of Red Bull Salzburg striker Haaland
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