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Borussia Dortmund are optimistic of keeping star striker Erling Haaland, insists club chief Sebastian Kehl... just days after their CEO said 'it will be difficult to keep him' beyond the summer

Borussia Dortmund are trying to persuade Erling Haaland to stay at the club and are optimistic about their chances of doing so, according to club chief Sebastian Kehl.

The 21-year-old Norwegian has scored 76 goals in as many games across all competitions for the Bundesliga outfit since joining from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020.

His scintillating form has drawn interest from Europe's most distinguished clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City.

Borussia Dortmund are optimistic about their chances of keeping Erling Haaland

Borussia Dortmund are optimistic about their chances of keeping Erling Haaland

That is according to ex-club captain and current Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl

Haaland has the option to leave Dortmund in the summer when his £64million release clause becomes active, but former midfielder and club captain Kehl remains hopeful that their prized asset will stay at Signal Iduna Park.