Barcelona have emerged as major rivals to Man Utd to sign a Norwegian goal machine, while Crystal Palace, West Ham and Everton are all keen on a young Tottenham star – all in Friday’s papers.
BARCA TO RIVAL MAN UTD FOR SALZBURG HOTSHOT
Barcelona have reportedly joined Manchester United in the chase for Red Bull Salzburg hotshot Erling Braut Haaland.
The 19-year-old looks set to be the subject of a major battle amongst Europe’s elite clubs after firing a stunning Champions League hat-trick in RB Salzburg’s 6-2 win over Genk this week.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a known admirer of the attacker, having worked with his fellow countryman during their time together at Molde.
The Red Devils are believed to be favourites to sign him, with his dad already giving his blessing for the switch to Old Trafford.
Alf-Inge Haaland – who played for United’s rivals Manchester City – had his knee severely damaged in a horror tackle by Roy Keane in 2001, which ultimately cut short his career as he retired in 2003.
Speaking to TV2, he said: “It would be nice. It is important to distinguish between being a supporter and a job.
“So I have a very relaxed relationship with that. It’s a little different when it’s serious. Yes, I think most players dream of being in the Premier League at one time or another.
“It’s the league that gets the most attention around, and it has very good quality teams. There is no doubt the Premier League is attractive to him.”
Over 50 scouts were said to have been in attendance watching him midweek, as he took his tally to an incredible 17 goals already this season.
And according to Mundo Deportivo, Barca are one of those teams having sent their top scouts to watch Haaland in action on Tuesday night.
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AND THE REST
Jose Mourinho is laying the groundwork to make a return to Real Madrid if they lose patience with under-fire head coach Zinedine Zidane (The Sun)
Mason Greenwood will sign a new deal with Manchester United before his 18th birthday on October 1 (The Sun)
If clubs come in for Maddison, the Foxes would demand a figure similar the £80m United paid to sign England defender Harry Maguire in the summer (Standard)
Watford are trying to beat off competition from Hull City for the signature of Malmo prospect Kevin Harletun who will be available for just £140,000 in compensation (The Sun)
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke invested his own money on transfers this summer rather than rely on the club’s self-sustaining model to fund the deals (Daily Mirror)
Questions are being asked why it took the Football Association two years to issue a ban to Peter Beardsley over his treatment of players at Newcastle (Daily Mirror)
Barcelona expect to become the first club to generate over one billion euros in revenue in a single season (Daily Mail)
Crystal Palace, West Ham and Everton are all waiting to find out if Tottenham will recall Jack Clarke from his loan spell at Leeds United and could make moves for him in January (Daily Express)
Former Spain midfielder David Silva will sign for David Beckham’s Major League Soccer side Inter Miami when the 33-year-old leaves Manchester City at the end of the season (Independent)
Chelsea are optimistic the ankle injury suffered by 20-year-old England forward Mason Mount against Valencia on Tuesday is not as serious as first feared (Standard)
Leicester City sent scouts to watch 29-year-old Portugal full-back Andre Almeida play for Benfica against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday (Leicester Mercury)
Real Madrid would have to pay around 80m euros (£70.5m) if they want to sack manager Zinedine Zidane (Sport)
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