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Ben Banks

Haaland nothing compared to Motherwell star say Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland is viewed by many as the world's most wanted striker - but he doesn't get close to Motherwell striker Tony Watt.

That's the view of the Bundesliga, the league which the Norwegian striker plays his domestic football in.

Haaland has 11 goals in just eight Dortmund games already this season, at the age of just 21. He is destined for another big move, with some of football's elite already linked.

The Norwegian was on Twitter this week stacking three Mitre footballs on top of each other, before blasting each kick into the top corner from the penalty spot.

The Bundesliga's English account shared the precise footage, which prompted the obvious question - could he do it on a freezing cold night in Dingwall?

While Haaland is a machine in front of goal, the Bundesliga have been forced to admit only a player of Watt's calibre could handle the trip to Ross County's home turf.

Watt has started the Premiership season well, with four goals in eight league games for Graham Alexander’s side, prompting calls for a potential Scotland recall.

Motherwell's number 32 has one cap for the national team. And with Bundesliga endorsement now on his side, Watt's stock will only rise higher...

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