Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is relying on Erling Braut Haaland pushing for a move to Manchester United after admitting the teenage striker is ready for the next stage of his development.

United are hoping to seal a January deal for the RB Salzburg starlet, but face competition from Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

Solskjaer is believed to have held face-to-face talks with him this month and believes Haaland has already made a decision over his future.

But there remain doubts over his agent, Mino Raiola’s, intentions, with concern within Old Trafford that he could be pushed towards a lower-key move before eventually making the step up to one of the giants of European football.

United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward is said to still have a positive relationship with Raiola, despite the super agent’s attempts to engineer a move for another of his clients, Paul Pogba, last summer.

But there is an acceptance within the club that money could ultimately do the talking, with the prospect of Raiola earning extra commission from multiple moves a major factor in Haaland’s next destination.

It is believed the 19-year-old is eager to make the switch to United where he can resume his relationship with Solskjaer, who was his manager at Molde.

But it depends how insistent he will be about rejecting Dortmund and Leipzig.

Solskjaer dropped a fresh hint that he wants Haaland to join his United revelation when questioned about his interest on Norwegian TV.

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“We are always looking for good players,” he told Viasport. “Erling has had a nice development, and he should keep developing where he decides to go.

“I don’t need to talk much about him. But as a team we are always looking for players who can complement the ones we already have. And then we will see what we end up with.”

Haaland has become one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe after scoring 28 goals this season.

Solskjaer is convinced he will continue to enhance his reputation and has backed him over whatever decision he makes.

He added: “That is the most important thing for all players, no matter where you are, that you are enjoying yourself where you are.”