Manchester United have already laid Erling Haaland transfer groundwork in four ways

No big expenses

Back in the summer, United wanted Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham to spruce up Solskjaer’s side.

But rather than spend a fortune, the Red Devils instead decided to be frugal.

The trio would have cost over £150million to recruit and United opted to land Edinson Cavani, Donny van de Beek, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Amad Diallo for far, far less.

That’s a good thing because Haaland, in the summer, will be pricey.

His £66m release clause doesn’t kick in until 2022 – so, if he leaves, it will be for a premium fee this summer.