Blow to Man United – Real Madrid in best position to sign Erling Haaland

Dortmund's Erling Haaland, right, on his way to scoring his sides third goal of the match during the Champions League Group F soccer match between Brugge and Borussia Dortmund at the Jan Breydel stadium in Bruges, Belgium, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/ Francisco Seco)

Real Madrid are said to be “in the best position” to land Erling Haaland in 2022, with a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ already in place.

The Norwegian is one of the hottest properties in world football and has enjoyed a prolific start to his Borussia Dortmund career after his move in January.