Erling Haaland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during their Molde days

Haaland, 20, played for Solskjaer at Molde

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he regularly keeps in touch with Erling Braut Haaland but refused to confirm whether Borussia Dortmund striker maybe a target of a future transfer bid from Old Trafford.

Haaland, 20, played for Solskjaer at Molde and the United boss was interested in signing the Norway international from Red Bull Salzburg in the January transfer window last year.

But Haaland went on to join Dortmund, where he has developed into one of the world's most prolific forwards, scoring 43 goals in 43 appearances.

Erling Braut Haaland scored twice, including a stunning volley, as Borussia Dortmund routed bottom side Schalke 4-0 in the Ruhr derby.

Posted by Sports Tribune on Sunday, 21 February 2021

With United leading the Europa League last-32 tie 4-0 after the away leg against Real Sociedad, Solskjaer is likely to rotate his players for the visit of the Basque outfit.

Striker Edinson Cavani and midfielders Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay are all still injured, as is teenager Hannibal Mejbri, who was in line for his first-team debut.

Their absence means young forwards Amad Diallo and Shola Shoretire will feature against the Spanish outfit, although Solskjaer refused to confirm whether the duo will make their first United starts at Old Trafford.