Liverpool have been named as potential suitors once again for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
The future of the 21-year-old phenomenon continues to be a topic of much transfer speculation and the Reds seem to remain in with a shout.
Despite extensive links to Real Madrid and Manchester City, it would appear that choosing the Norwegian’s next destination is far from straightforward.
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, as cited by LFC Transfer Room on Twitter, Liverpool may yet throw their hat into the ring.
❗️Amid uncertainty over Mohamed Salah's renewal #Liverpool could turn their eyes to BVB's Erling Haaland, same with Bayern Munich and the Lewandowski situation.
Source: @MundoDeportivo 🇪🇸🗞 pic.twitter.com/W4b8qvaOi1
— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) March 21, 2022
The report claims that both the Reds and Bayern Munich could turn to the 15-cap superstar should either Mohamed Salah or Robert Lewandowski move on.
So far this season Haaland – described as ‘lethal’ by Thierry Henry – has scored 23 times and provided six assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at an eye-watering £135million and under contract in Germany until 2024 (Transfermarkt), taking advantage of a mooted €75million (£63million) release clause would be a truly extraordinary piece of business.
Whilst the likely astronomical wages would be a stumbling block for any potential suitor, particularly Liverpool, there can be no doubting the sheer level of quality Haaland possesses.
Boasting ridiculous pace, power and a scoring record, adding the Norwegian to the Anfield ranks under Jurgen Klopp would be a frightening proposition and one that would supplement any potential loss of Salah.
Meanwhile, a report elsewhere from UOL has claimed another of the Reds’ attacking targets, Leeds United winger Raphinha, is wanted by Barcelona.