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Erling Haaland's Father Would Welcome Transfer Interest Amid Man Utd Rumours

Erling Haaland's father has said transfer interest in the star striker would be "nice," amid rumours Premier League giants Manchester United have been watching the 19-year-old closely.

Alf-Inge Haaland, who played for Leeds United and Manchester City, spoke to TV2 (h/t Sport Witness' Naveen Ullal) after his son scored a first-half hat-trick for Red Bull Salzburg on his UEFA Champions League debut, a 6-2 win over Racing Genk.

"It would be nice (interest from United and others). It is important to distinguish between being a supporter and a job.