Borussia Dortmund battle with Manchester United to sign Sebastien Haller as Erling Haaland replacement – Paper Round

From West Ham flop to Haaland replacement Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are ready to go head-to-head this summer to sign former West Ham United transfer flop Sebastien Haller. The Sun report that the newly-appointed United manager is keen to reunite with the Ajax striker at Old Trafford, but Dortmund view Haller as a potential replacement for the outgoing Erling Haaland. Haaland is expected to leave this summer and Haller’s goal record of 33 goals in 39 matches for Ajax this season has attracted attention from Europe’s top clubs.

The Ivory Coast international could be available for around £35 million, which would allow him to be a cheaper alternative to Haaland or Harry Kane for Manchester United. Ad/> /> TransfersSaliba unclear of Arsenal future ahead of summer talks — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 21:58 Paper Round’s view: There’s no doubting that Haller is a talented striker. Not only has he proved himself as a sensational striker for Ajax in the Eredivisie, but he scored 11 goals in just eight Champions League appearances this season.

He has proven he can score goals at the highest level. But that doesn’t mean he will be a banker for Manchester United. Haller failed to perform after his big-money move to West Ham, so why would a transfer to Old Trafford be any different? It’s a huge risk for United and it doesn’t seem worth it.

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