Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has produced the concerning news that striking sensation Erling Haaland 'suffered really badly with his knees' not that long ago in his career.
Borussia Dortmund star Haaland is currently the most in-demand striker in world football and is heavily tipped to make a big move this summer.
Solskjaer's Manchester United are one of the many sides believed to be ready to post an official interest, and the Old Trafford boss knows the youngster well from their time together at Molde.
Haaland showed his capabilities at a very tender age, Solskjaer revealed, but early injury concerns have been a factor in his career.
Speaking during a fans Q&A interview with Sky Sports, Solskjaer was in a reflective mood when the subject of Haaland naturally came up.
The United boss was keen to talk up his many abilities, though revealed that issues with his knees were an early obstacle for Haaland when breaking through.
He came as a 16-year-old, of course, you never know with injuries, he struggled really badly with bad knees when he came. But I could see someone with a personality.
'I remember him brushing off and putting our centre-back and centre midfielders, two big, massive lads, he put them on the floor and asked them to get up. He's a born winner.
He's got a great personality, of course. He's proving to everyone how good a player he is.
'We played against Zenit in the Europa League play-off and the referee came to me after and said, 'He'll play in the Champions League soon.' We did know.
'He's a top personality. I played with Alf [Haaland's father], he's a bit old school in that respect. He's a winner.'
Solskjaer would not be drawn into direct transfer speculation, but failed to rule out a summer move for the Norwegian forward.
In the last few days Haaland has been strongly linked with Manchester City, in a move which would see him follow in his father's footsteps.
As reported by Sportsmail, City will step up their efforts to secure Haaland after recently announcing club legend Sergio Aguero will be moving on at the end of the season.
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It sounds like Sosha has given up on the race to sign Haaland! [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] How can he say, "the grapes are sour afterall"? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Arrowhuy
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twerking for halaand won't help bring him to you,me. PE teacher
He is not coming to sewer bridge 😂😂
Unitedforlife6
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Someone tell ole to stop licking haaland's a**
FootballArtist
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Your really dumb man top class players struggle with their nations Rooney, cr7 until recently etc plus haaland has been performing for his country 9 goals in one match 😳 get tf out of here....he’s just having a spell which is absolutely normal.
Do you really have to call me dumb? Do you know what dumb means? Let's debate ideas otherwise there's no point!
badcemnrt
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I've been saying let's give this boy a couple of more seasons but ppl ain't listening; it's a bit premature to judge him right now. Just look at how he performs for Norway.. He'll come good but will need time to establish himself but he ain't ready yet. Plus, he needs to respect Dortmund a bit better cos he's not what he thinks he's atm!
Your really dumb man top class players struggle with their nations Rooney, cr7 until recently etc plus haaland has been performing for his country 9 goals in one match 😳 get tf out of here....he’s just having a spell which is absolutely normal.
Promzy171
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I've been saying let's give this boy a couple of more seasons but ppl ain't listening; it's a bit premature to judge him right now. Just look at how he performs for Norway.. He'll come good but will need time to establish himself but he ain't ready yet. Plus, he needs to respect Dortmund a bit better cos he's not what he thinks he's atm!
I have been saying same to my friends here in my area.. the boy is getting hyped too much and there are so much eyes on him right now so he needs to relax and be in Dortmund for more years before he makes a move
Man_utd246
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twerking for halaand won't help bring him to you,me. PE teacher
So he'll come to chelsea and join floppy Werner ehh?
OlamideUtd
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there are more physical and complete strikers more than haaland why always ur talking about him just sign striker according to balance in pocket andre sillvancalvert lewn bramford they can perfom better than what u need
Aleksandar Mitrovic. He looks like a 39 yr old but he is 26 and is Serbia's all time top scorer. He is also the cheap option.
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shebi you'll not shut up and mind your business
FootballArtist
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I've been saying let's give this boy a couple of more seasons but ppl ain't listening; it's a bit premature to judge him right now. Just look at how he performs for Norway.. He'll come good but will need time to establish himself but he ain't ready yet. Plus, he needs to respect Dortmund a bit better cos he's not what he thinks he's atm!
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kristie
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Halaand be like; I've missed u too Boss 😣😣😣
NoLimitz
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Ole u talk too kuch now adays. Pls sign & put an end to this
Erafted42
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stop talking about him. only us can
tikkoprtz
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latest arsenal news to day, this morning now
Adenekan99
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then let him be oo cux epl will bring that knee injury back to life
Vatdkmnryz
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there are more physical and complete strikers more than haaland why always ur talking about him just sign striker according to balance in pocket andre sillvancalvert lewn bramford they can perfom better than what u need
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twerking for halaand won't help bring him to you,me. PE teacher
Real_madrid__
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Now he is kicking everyone's ass