TeamTalk today confirms what have so far been loose rumors that Manchester United want the Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth. – After this summer’s World Cup and injury just before the start of the La Liga season, the attitude among transfer experts was that Sørloth either had to accept a transfer to Turkey or stay at Atletico Madrid.
We let English Teamtalk draw and explain: “Erling Haaland’s close friend Alexander Sørloth can join him in Manchester, and representatives (of Sørloth) offer Manchester United the chance to sign the Atletico Madrid striker.”
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The interest of Juventus was great before the World Cup, but the fact that Alexander Sørloth did not have a good World Cup and did not get the center of Erling Braut Haaland, who was free in front of goal in the quarter-finals, ensured that the old lady looked around for other options.
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A storm is brewing at Old Trafford. – Manchester United have not had a good summer and started the Premier League season with an embarrassing loss to newcomers Hull City. In what could be one of the most dramatic transfer dramas in years, the rumours have now got legs to walk on: Manchester United have reportedly put an impressive transfer offer on the table to secure the signature of Alexander Sørloth.
Imagine this: The Norwegian striker, who has banged in a staggering 175 goals in 475 games during his career, could now be on his way to the Premier League – and not only that, he could be reunited with his good friend Erling Haaland in Manchester!
Sources with insight into the matter have confirmed to TEAMtalk that United see Sørloth as a hot option in the hunt for reinforcements ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
And listen: the 30-year-old is said to be very open to leaving Atletico Madrid as early as this summer, and a return to England is more tempting than most people can imagine – especially considering that he has previously stepped on his boots for Crystal Palace.
– United are chasing the perfect central option
The reason for this hot striker rumour is simple: Manchester United have let Joshua Zirkzee go to Fiorentina, and now Michael Carrick and his side are desperately looking for a new goalscorer.
The big question is whether Sørloth can be the perfect complement to Benjamin Sesko, and sources suggest that the Norwegian’s physical style of play, his formidable header strength and not least his experience from the Premier League make him a very attractive card for the Red Devils.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, are not averse to letting Sørloth go – but only on one condition: They must secure a worthy replacement.
The Spanish giants want to keep Julian Alvarez, but still need a new striker profile, and here they have already looked towards Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and former Lille comet Jonathan David.
– Juve interferes in the transfer chaos
But wait, here it gets even more exciting! Because at the same time as United are throwing themselves into the race for Sørloth, it is reported that Juventus are also considering an advanced swap that could involve both Sørloth and Nico Gonzalez.
However, the negotiations are becoming increasingly complicated, and no one quite knows where this will end.
In a surprising move, TEAMtalk can also confirm that Jonathan David has indeed been offered to Manchester United – and now the club is considering whether he can represent a different type of attacking solution.
– More candidates on the block
But Sørloth is far from the only name on United’s wish list!
We can reveal that the club have already had talks with Crystal Palace about both Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr, but both of these deals offer major complications.
In addition, United have looked at younger options such as Freiburg’s Igor Matanovic, Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani and RB Leipzig’s Conrad Harder – all of which have been thoroughly assessed.
Still: Sørloth now appears to be an increasingly relevant and experienced option, and the fact that he himself wants to return to England makes this a story you should really keep an eye on in the final, nerve-wracking days of the transfer window!
– The Haaland factor: Can the two Norwegians wreak havoc together?
And as if this wasn’t enough: Alexander Sørloth is very close friends with none other than Manchester City’s superstar Erling Haaland – and this adds a whole new dimension to the whole thing.
Can we really see the two Norwegian national teammates reunite in Manchester? That would be an unparalleled football story!
But for United, it’s mostly about finding the right striker – someone who can complement Sesko in a way that lifts the team, and not just someone who fills an empty spot in the squad.
If they don’t manage to do just that, chances are they won’t sign anyone at all.
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