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Jamie Redknapp explains why Erling Haaland made the right decision snubbing Man Utd transfer

Erling Haaland was right to snub a move to Manchester United in January, according to Jamie Redknapp.

Haaland was tipped to head to the Red Devils after his stunning form for Red Bull Salzburg alerted Europe's top clubs.

But despite obvious links with former Molde boss and Norwegian compatriot Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he opted to move to Borussia Dortmund instead.

His remarkable season has continued with an astonishing goalscoring run for the Bundesliga side, including a double against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last-16 last week.

Former Liverpool midfielder Redknapp insists he was right not to head to United and avoid the pressure of aiming to follow in the footsteps of Dad Alf-Inge Haaland in the Premier League at such an early stage in his development.

Jamie Redknapp says Erling Haaland was right to snub Man Utd (DAVID HECKER/EPA-EFE/REX)

Writing in his Daily Mail column, Redknapp said: He said in his Daily Mail column: "Though Manchester United were linked, I believe Haaland made the right call in deciding to cut his teeth in the Bundesliga.

"It isn't easy trying to follow in your old man's footsteps. In fact, it puts more pressure on you because people pre-judge you.

"'Oh, he's so-and-so's son...' I made it into professional football, and so did Frank Lampard, Jordi Cruyff and Paul Dalglish, among others.

Haaland has continued banging in the goals for the German club (REUTERS)

"Jamie Carragher's son is a good player at Wigan and my boy is in the academy at Chelsea.

"Now we're seeing Erling Braut Haaland, the son of Alf-Inge, ripping it up in Germany at the age of 19.

"Eight games for Borussia Dortmund, 12 goals. Dortmund is a great place to gain a footballing education. That future Premier League move can wait!"

Haaland last week warned he is only going to get better after his brace against PSG, taking his Champions League tally up to 11 goals in seven games.

Haaland said: "I am glad about the man of the match award, but feel like I still can do a lot better.

"I have to play better at this level, have to work hard to improve.

"The result is quite a dangerous one, as PSG has a very strong team and can still go through in the return leg."

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