Saha believes Haaland is ‘smart enough’ to realise Man Utd is a better option than Man City

Former Man Utd striker Louis Saha has urged Erling Haaland to join the Red Devils despite Man City’s reported interest.

The Norway striker is extremely likely to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer with a £63m release clause in his contract becoming active.

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This fee is widely believed to be a bargain in this current market. Haaland has scored 82 goals in 86 games for Dortmund.

Man City are leading the race to sign the player with The Athletic confirming that Haaland has agreed to move to the Etihad this summer.

Saha believes the 21-year-old should snub a move to the Premier League champions and Champions League semi-finalists, however.

He reckons a move to Man Utd would be more beneficial as they are destined to get ‘back to the top’ after a bitterly disappointing 2021/22 campaign.

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— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) April 26, 2022

Asked if his former club can still attract players of Haaland’s calibre, Saha replied (quotes via Goal): “Yes, they will still recognise that United is a huge club, and the club will get the respect it deserves.

“Haaland is young and ready for a step up, at the moment there are obviously bigger destinations where Champions League football is guaranteed, where trophies are maybe more likely.

“I understand that. But the player (Haaland) is smart enough to understand that United will be back at the top, that’s for sure, and he will fit the bill.

“That’s what United are looking for – someone who can guarantee goals, will definitely play for many, many years and who knows, could even break records.”

Man Utd interim manager Ralf Rangnick is also of the belief the club can attract top