RB Leipzig have now confirmed a move has been made for wonderkid Erling Braut Haaland, with a decision now resting with the player himself.

Haaland, who has emerged as a prime target for Manchester United, has the option to follow several Salzburg players before him and move across the Red Bull empire.

Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has confirmed an offer has been made, with the club waiting to hear back from the representatives of Haaland.

RB Leipzig have now confirmed a move has been made for wonderkid Erling Braut Haaland

'We have shown what we can offer him and which part he could play in our team. It's now up to him,' Krosche told Kicker.

Haaland has a release clause in his contract of just £20million, making him a snip on the market in today's financial climate.

Leipzig have made no secret of their desire to bring Haaland to Germany, in a move which could signal the departure of Timo Werner.

Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann recently admitted he had spoken with Haaland personally and outlined his vision for the club which he joined himself just this year.

Haaland is in high demand and now has the option to switch to the German Bundesliga

Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann has already spoke to the teenager and sold his vision

'I tried to explain to him in good English what my idea of football is. I think it went quite well,' Nagelsmann added.

'You can say relatively little after such conversations, because they are usually very one-sided. You say a lot as a coach while the agent and the player mostly listen.'

Haaland and his people are also believed to have spoken with Borussia Dortmund, but it is United who remain a constant front-runner for his signature.

Goals are badly needed at Old Trafford, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the advantage of having worked with Haaland before at Molde.

As reported by Sportsmail, Solskjaer has already hinted at a January move for Haaland and suggested the player knows what he will be doing with his future.

Manchester United remain favourites, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knowing Haaland from Molde

The United boss said: 'I don't comment on speculation so that's it. He knows what he wants to do and what he's going to do.'

United have made signing a striker and two central midfielders their main priority over the next two transfer windows.

While there is an acceptance at Old Trafford that recruitment may be difficult in January, there is a possibility the Haaland deal could be fast-tracked ahead of schedule, should the player decide to turn down the offer from Leipzig.