ERLING HAALAND claims Jadon Sancho will be an “important” player for Borussia Dortmund this season despite being wanted by Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been trying desperately to land Sancho after only making one signing in Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
But United missed Borussia Dortmund’s deadline of August 10.
And it’s believed the two parties can’t agree a transfer fee despite United apparently striking personal terms with Sancho himself.
Reports yesterday claimed Soskjaer spoke with Sancho, assuring him that a move to Old Trafford is “close” despite the impasse in negotiations with Dortmund.
However, Haaland appears to have signalled that Sancho will staying put by predicting a huge season for him in Germany.
Haaland told Viaplay Football: “I think Sancho has been very good throughout the whole pre-season.
“He will be an important player for us this season.
“[Links to Man Utd?] That is not something that I am involved in.
“Those in charge are responsible for that. I am not going to comment too much on that.
“But if he stays, I’ll be very happy because he is both a good friend of mine and a hell of a player.”
Haaland also gave a frosty response when asked about the reported £69million release clause in his deal, with the Norwegian a previous target for United.
He added: “Now I will give you an answer you don’t often get from me. And that is: no comment.”
