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How time zone mix-up saw Man United lose out on Haaland - for just Sh450 million

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund v Arminia Bielefeld - Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - February 27, 2021 Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland [Pool via REUTERS/Ina Fassbender]

Except for a mix-up over the different time zones between Norway and England Europe’s much sought-after striker Erling Braut Haaland would now be a Manchester United player.

In an incredible twist of fate, the then-teenage striker ended up signing for Red Bull Salzburg leaving newly appointed Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer frustrated and facing an expensive game of catch-up.

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