ERLING HAALAND is Manchester United’s best bet if they are to sign a striker in the summer, according to Paul Scholes.
The midfield legend weighed up the Norwegian against Tottenham star Harry Kane and insisted he is better in a number of areas.
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He told the Webby & O’Neill show: “[United] need a No9.
“I think the forwards they have are very good, but are any of them really a No9, or are they wide players? You just can’t make sense out of it really.
“When Cavani’s played, he’s looked alright but he’s had a few injuries. He’s at that age. It was always going to happen, he was always going to be bit-part.
“They need someone who is more permanent who’s out there and available. I know Haaland is talked about a lot, he’s going to cost a lot of money.
“Harry Kane at Spurs, there’s rumours that he might want to leave there.
“I think any one of them, you take any one of them, but I think if I had to choose, then Haaland would definitely be the one.
“Purely for his age, great ability as well, the timing of his career, he’s played under Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] before…
“I think it would make sense for everyone to do it, but there’s going to be other clubs in for him which is going to be difficult.”
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SunSport revealed this week that Tottenham will refuse to sell Kane, 27, to any Premier League rivals.
Meanwhile, Haaland is currently being touted around major European clubs by father Alf-Inge and agent Mino Raiola.
The duo were seen in Barcelona on Thursday for a two-hour transfer meeting before reportedly heading to Real Madrid.
And they are set to sit down with Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool – but not United – according to the Mail.
Haaland, 20, boasts 33 goals and eight assists for Dortmund this campaign with Kane on 27 and 16.
Scholes added that the England striker is still a very good option for the Red Devils but may not have the longevity of the youngster.
The 46-year-old noted: “I love Kane, I think he’s brilliant.
“When he first came onto the scene, I likened him to Ruud van Nistelrooy.
“He’s a ruthless finisher, he’s desperate to score goals. I just think at the stages of each one’s career, then you get more out of Haaland.”
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