The Norwegian superstar has several clubs interested in his services for this summer, but a move to Old Trafford is unlikely.
Manchester United probably cannot tempt Erling Haaland over to Old Trafford, according to ex-Red Devils star Paul Ince.
The 21-year-old’s future has been up in the clouds for some time. The reported €75 million release clause in his Dortmund contract, which runs until 2024, becomes active in the summer. Several sides are reportedly interested, including Manchester United.
However, Ince reckons his former club’s chances of signing Haaland are ‘tricky’ given his father, Alf-Inge, and ex-United captain Roy Keane’s past as well as their uncertain Champions League status for next season.
“Haaland is a tricky one because you have to go back to the situation with his dad [Alf-Inge] and Roy Keane – that incident happened at Old Trafford,” the retired midfielder told Genting Casino.
“Would he go to Manchester United based on that? I can’t see it.
“If there is no Champions League, then people like that aren’t going to go to Old Trafford.”
Roy Keane speaking about Alf-Inge Håland, Erling's dad, in his book published in 2014: "He p****d me off, shooting his mouth off. He was an absolute p***k to play against.
"I wanted to hurt him and stand over him and go: ‘Take that, you c***.’ But I had no wish to injure him." pic.twitter.com/5clo2ATVOo
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 31, 2019
What happened between Keane & Alf-Inge Haaland?
The feud between Roy Keane and Alf-Inge Haaland dates back to the latter’s days playing for Leeds. He made a challenge on Keane that left the Irishman sidelined for the rest of the season in September 1997.
Keane later sought retribution in April 2001 when the Norwegian played for Manchester City, clattering into him with a bad challenge of his own.
Referring to the incident in his 2002 autobiography, Keane wrote: “He was winding me up from the beginning of the game.
“Five minutes from time… I lunged forward at Haaland. I was trying to trip him rather than kick him. I knew it would probably mean a booking but, f*ck it, he’d done my head in.
“I’d waited long enough. I f*cking hit him hard. The ball was there (I think). Take that you c*nt.”
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