Erling Haaland a transfer priority for Manchester United, as Donny van der Beek eyes exit

Manchester United want to sign Erling Haaland this summer. Donny van de Beek meanwhile reportedly wants out at Old Trafford, while two stories covering Arsenal include Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s omission and the desire to have Martin Odegaard at the club next season.

 

Manchester United want Haaland

Manchester United have made Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland their summer priority amid mounting competition for the 20-year-old, the Manchester Evening News reports. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and new football director John Murtough have agreed Haaland would be the perfect long-term replacement for Romelu Lukaku after failing to sign him from RB Salzburg last season. Haaland is arguably the most in-demand footballer in the world, and The Sun reports he will cost £130m this summer. In 2022 a release clause would see him available for £65m.

Van de Beek wants out

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek wants to leave the club, the Daily Star reports. The Netherlands international only joined for £35m in the summer, but having started just two Premier League games this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Van de Beek wants to look elsewhere at the end of the season. Van de Beek fears he has no long-term future amid reports Solskjaer never wanted to sign the player.

Arsenal stars back Arteta over Auba

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was angered by Mikel Arteta’s decision to drop him from the starting XI against Tottenham, but the Daily Mail reports that influential members of the Gunners squad have backed their boss over the controversial decision. Arsenal went on to win the north London derby 2-1, starting without their captain after he was caught in traffic and arrived late. Aubameyang’s time-keeping is said to have been an issue before, and Arteta felt he had to act.

Arsenal exploring Odegaard options

Sticking with Arsenal, the club are looking at the potential of keeping Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium next season, the Daily Mail reports. Odegaard scored his first goal for the club against Olympiacos and was on target again in the win over Spurs. On loan from Real Madrid until the end of the season, Arsenal will look at whether another loan is possible or whether the Spanish club would be willing to sell on a permanent deal.