Reports in England claim Manchester United pulled out of the race to sign Erling Braut Haaland because of concerns over the way the deal was structured.

Haaland, who has joined Borussia Dortmund from RB Leipzig, was a target for United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The 19-year-old has been in prolific form for Red Bull Salzburg this season, scoring 28 goals in 22 games including eight in the Champions League.

But there are claims United withdrew from the race to sign the 19-year-old striker amid concerns how much money for the deal was going to Haaland‘a agent, Mino Raiola, and the player’s father, report the Mirror.

Meanwhile, the youngster’s agent Raiola has hit back and dismissed United’s claims, before insisting the striker simply made the decision for the better of his career.

“I do not know if Manchester United are briefing this but if they are then they are covering their own loss and that I find strange and disappointing,” he told the Telegraph.

“There was no fall-out between me and Ed Woodward. It was just a normal negotiation and the player has chosen a different path. If they want to blame someone then, fine, blame me but the player is happy. He has made his choice and we went through a normal process.”

Raiola went on to suggest Haaland personally held talks with United before deciding his future lay elsewhere.

“The club that he had the most direct contact with him was Manchester United. Clearly he felt that at this moment it was not the right step in his career.

“He chose Borussia Dortmund ahead of them and other clubs. When you are 19 then maybe you prefer not to go to the Premier League.”

Raiola also insisted the move to Dortmund was not about the money, insisting it is perfect for the player at this stage of his career.

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