Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United have been handed a boost in the race to sign Erling Haaland as his services may become available earlier than originally thought.
According to Marca via the Daily Mail, Haaland's £64m release clause - which was thought to become active at the end of the season - could be available to be triggered in the New Year.
That could spark a frenzy in the market for the signature of the 21-year-old, with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona heavily attributed with an interest.
United's striking needs were alleviated in the summer by Edinson Cavani's extension but the Uruguayan will depart next year, leaving
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