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What could have been! Everton rejected the chance to sign Erling Haaland at 15 years old for just £60,000 because they thought he would 'lose his effectiveness' as he got older

Everton fans may be left with a feeling of 'what could have been' after it was revealed that the Toffees once turned down the opportunity to sign Erling Haaland for £60,000.

The 21-year-old completed a £51million move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City this week, agreeing a five-year, £385,000-per-week deal at the Etihad.

Haaland's stock has soared over recent seasons as he has scored 86 goals in 89 appearances since signing for Dortmund in January 2020.

Erling Haaland has completed a u00a351million move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City

But back in 2016, the striker was just 15 years old and playing in the academy of his hometown club Bryne in western Norway.