However, the Premier League sides have suffered a setback as Haaland is believed to have told friends and representatives that he will remain at Dortmund, according to ESPN.
Haaland turns 21 this week and understands that he still has plenty of time in his career to complete a big-money move to the Premier League or elsewhere.
The Bundesliga club’s hefty £150m asking price was already proving to be a stumbling block for potential suitors and there are few clubs in world football who could finance such a deal this year.
Finances are tight even at the top of the elite game due to restrictions thrust upon clubs over the last 18 months due to the pandemic.
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