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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer identifies Edinson Cavani’s long-term replacement at Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified Erling Haaland as Edinson Cavani's long-term replacement at Manchester United.
The 33-year-old has joined the Red Devils during the summer transfer window and signed a one-year-old deal, with an option to extend it to another season.
The Uruguayan professional made his debut during the goalless draw with Chelsea on Saturday, while speaking about the player's display, Solskjaer said:
"He’s going to give us a lot.
"He’s come in, had a great influence and impact on the training ground already, but we know he needs game time to get his sharpness.
"He’s got clever movements, great runs, he’s an experienced centre-forward.
"And the more we get the ball into him in and around the box, we’ll get some goals from him."
Meanwhile, Haaland has rejected United's offer to make a move to Borussia Dortmund last December and is still continuing his impressive spell with the German side.
However, Solskjaer, who had previously worked with the Norwegian striker, has not cooled down his interest and is eager to land the talented youngster at Old Trafford sooner or later.
According to The Athletic, Haaland will be able to leave Dortmund in case of €75 million (£68m) bid in 2022, though United could bring him earlier should the striker force a transfer away.
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