Erling Haaland will not be available in a cut-price deal this summer which comes as a blow to the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City.
The Borussia Dortmund striker has not yet spent 18 months at the Bundesliga club. But already he is being linked with pastures new as Europe's elite circle.
The 20-year-old has scored 41 times in 42 games for the German team as he continues his rapid rise. United were heavily linked with Haaland before he swapped Red Bull Salzburg for Dortmund.
Their rivals City are also credited with interest as they eye the striker as a long-term successor for Sergio Aguero. Rumours of a release clause in his contract had circulated, but that will not come into play until the end of next season.
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