According to Tuttojuve, as cited by InsideFutbol, Manchester United are set to face competition from Juventus and Liverpool in the pursuit of Erling Braut Haaland. The youngster has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in world football following an incredible start to his campaign at RB Salzburg.
In this article, we will discuss why Man United should beat Juve and Liverpool and sign this talented forward at all costs next summer.
A natural goalscorer
What Manchester United have truly lacked following the departure of Romelu Lukaku in the summer is the presence of a natural goalscorer. Sure, the Belgian wasn’t the greatest of fits at Old Trafford since joining from Everton. But, his ability to find himself on the end of scoring opportunities did make United much more productive going forward.
Haaland can provide exactly that as he is generally perceived as a poacher. Indeed, the 19-year-old has the tendency to be at the right place at the right time, which is why he has already netted as many as 20 goals in just 13 games in all competitions this season.
That means Haaland’s potential addition to Manchester United could stop Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer from relying on the services of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as far as goalscoring is concerned.
He is an ideal Premier League player
Aside from his scoring prowess, Haaland boasts an imposing 1.94m frame that gives him a considerable advantage in aerial duels. It also makes him an intimidating presence inside the box, even for the strongest of defenders. His height, coupled with his strong figure makes him a threat from set-pieces.
But most importantly, it makes him a tailor-made fit for the physically astute nature of the Premier League. Indeed, Haaland’s physical prowess means he can operate as a target man and potentially emulate someone like Robin van Persie.
Solskjaer’s faith in young players
The Manchester United board deserve credit for backing Solskjaer despite yet another disappointing start to the campaign. The Norwegian has appeared adamant on giving the club a new identity – one which revolves around young players. His plans could bear fruit in the long-run. And that’s where Haaland comes into the fray.
At the age of just 19, the youngster has made quite an impact in Europe and could emerge as a smart long-term investment for United. Not to mention, he is a Norwegian himself, just like Solskjaer, which could potentially be a factor as the Red Devils look to oust Juve and Liverpool in the pursuit of Salzburg forward.
