Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc has moved to dismiss the suggestion star striker Erling Haaland could leave the club next year.
The Norwegian forward is one of the most exciting young talents in European football, with a host of clubs believed to be interested in signing him next year.
Manchester United attempted to sign Haaland in the January transfer window but the 20-year-old snubbed a move over concerns about his own long-term success at the club.
Haaland has also been linked with a move to Manchester City with many supporters viewing him as the ideal successor to Sergio Aguero at the Etihad.
Both sides might be tempted to make an approach for Haaland at some point in the new year but Zorc insists Dortmund are planning for the future with Haaland in their squad.
"We plan for the long term with Erling. [Rumours] do not have to be dealt with at all," the director told a press conference ahead of the Bundesliga clash against Koln on Saturday. "I will see him with us for a long time."
Haaland has scored 33 goals in his first 31 appearances for Dortmund across all competitions, with his latest goals coming in a 3-0 home win over Club Brugge in the Champions League this week.
It has been a remarkable start to life in Germany for the former RB Salzburg forward but Zorc insists the best is yet to come.
He added: "You don't have to ground him at all. He exudes such a positive dynamic. Why should we slow it down now? He is leading the way, that is very good for us. I do not believe in artificially slowing positive developments."
