George Baker
Manchester United warned as Erling Haaland to demand massive wages
According to the Daily Star, Manchester United target, Erling Haaland could demand exorbitant wages from any club that wants to sign him. It has been said that the Borussia Dortmund striker is likely to ask for a five-year deal worth £78m on £300,000-per-week wages.
There are more clubs in the running to sign Haaland. Premier League League rivals Manchester City and Chelsea are in for him while Real Madrid have also been deemed as suitors. The 20-year old has been ridiculously prolific since joining the German club over a year ago.
However, one sticking point would be the fact that his agent is Mino Raiola. The ‘super agent’ is a much-maligned figure at Old Trafford given the history with regards to Red Devils’ midfielder Paul Pogba. He was responsible for his exit in 2012, a world record (then) return in 2016 and constant bickering about the Frenchman’s future at the club.
Haaland has a modest buyout clause of £68m which is activated in 2022. But with competition for the player’s signature heating up, Dortmund could look to wring a good £100m or so from a sale next season itself.
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It remains to be seen if United go up against the elite clubs after him. With a long-standing interest in Haaland, Manchester United could choose to splash the cash but should be wary of doing business again with someone like Mino Raiola.
