Manchester United’s interest in Erling Haaland has intensified after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer dispatched the man internally dubbed his ‘personal scout’ to watch the Norwegian striker in action for RB Salzburg.



The Athletic has learned that the United manager asked Simon Wells to specifically monitor the 19-year-old, and the scout took in a Champions League game featuring Haaland. Solskjaer previously coached the player at the pair’s former club Molde with Haaland scoring three goals in Solskjaer’s final five games in charge of the Norwegian side in the autumn of 2018.



Haaland, son of former Manchester City and Leeds United midfielder Alf-Inge, has enjoyed a stunning start to this season, scoring 22 goals in 16 appearances in the Austrian League and Champions League.



His marvellous run of form features four hat-tricks, including one in a Champions League victory over Genk, while he also scored against Liverpool in the 4-3 group stage...