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Erling Braut Haaland delights Man United fans after signing on club's home jersey

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 10:18 AM by Rahaman Abiola

- Erling Braut Haaland was pictured signing on Man United's home jersey

- The Norwegian has been linked with a sensational switch to United in January

- With his gesture, Man United fans are delighted the prodigy is inching toward the club

Erling Braut Haaland has given Manchester United fans a glimpse of hope after he was seen burying his signatures on Red Devils' home jersey.

The Norwegian star fuelled the speculation of Premier League switch in the January transfer after sharing the image of event on his Instagram story on Tuesday, December 17, as a show of appreciation to fans- including Leeds City.

The event was a mini signing session for the Salzburg striker but United fans are delighted that the youngster has taken a leap forward as rumours continue linking him with the club.

Haaland becomes a transfer target for the Premier League giants following his goal-scoring spree for Salzburg this season.

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The 19-year-old star has scored 17 goals in 16 appearances across competitions including UEFA Champions League.

And Man United are confident of luring the sensational star to Old Trafford to complement Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's fabulous forward-line led by red-hot Marcus Rashford.

Reds are reportedly planning a whopping amount of £76million for the young striker likened to young Cristiano Ronaldo when the January transfer window opens.

Should Solskjaer succeed in landing the prodigy to Old Trafford, there are talks Halaand will be loaned back to Red Bull to spend the rest of the season with the Austrian side.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Cristiano Ronaldo unknowingly inspired the career of Salzburg forward Erling Haaland, who netted nine goals in Norway's 12–0 win over Honduras, at the U-20 World Cup in Poland.