Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is intent on signing Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Braut Haaland.

Manchester United have been watching the Norwegian since he broke into previous club Molde's first team under Solskjaer's guidance in 2017 and they are prepared to back their manager despite Salzburg looking for £75million.

Haaland has developed into one of the hottest prospects in Europe and United's interest is being challenged by the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich.

Manchester United are determined to sign £75m-rated Erling Braut Haaland by next summer

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Despite reports out of Germany that Haaland's father, former Manchester City and Leeds midfielder Alf-Inge, believes a move to the Premier League would be wrong for his son, United have not been deterred.

High level talks have taken place within the club and Solskjaer's coaching staff have discussed the role Haaland can play alongside the likes of Marcus Rashford.

Haaland cost Salzburg a relatively paltry sum of £4.5m and has scored 22 goals in 16 games this season.

Haaland's father, Alf-Inge, reportedly believes a move to England would be wrong for his son

United may struggle to get a deal agreed in January but want the player in their ranks by next summer.

They have discussed other short-term options for January but are reluctant to pay over the odds for older players such as Edin Dzeko of Roma or Mario Mandzukic at Juventus.

Meanwhile, AC Milan have opened discussions over the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 38-year-old is a free agent after leaving LA Galaxy and is weighing up offers to return to Europe. Ibrahimovic scored 56 goals in 85 appearances for Milan between 2010-12.