Rumour Has It: Haaland meets with Borussia Dortmund
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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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 holders 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.
Der #BVB macht offenbar ernst bei der Suche nach einer Verstärkung für den Sturm.
— Ruhr Nachrichten BVB (@RNBVB) December 11, 2019
Am Mittwoch weilte Wunschkandidat Erling #Haaland zu Gesprächen in #Dortmund (RN+): https://t.co/9rQIlLrk6O (Foto: imago) pic.twitter.com/byHY3qsOaM
ROUND-UP
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- 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 LaLiga leaders 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 champions Bayern.