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Marcus Banks

Mino Raiola aims fresh dig at Manchester United manager Solskjaer over Erling Haaland comments

Mino Raiola has launched a fresh swipe at Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his recent comments on Erling Haaland.

Raiola dropped a bombshell on Monday, claiming Paul Pogba's time at United is "over" while adding the World Cup winner is currently unhappy at the club.

His comments came on the eve of one of United's most important matches of the season as Solskjaer and his team travel to Germany to face RB Leipzig needing a point to progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Haaland was a target for United during the January transfer window but opted to join Borussia Dortmund instead of reuniting with Solskjaer who he worked with while featuring for Molde.

Manchester United squad train ahead of RB Leipzig

Solskjaer was asked about Haaland's progress earlier this week and claimed he was proud to have played a part in his development.

The United boss said: "The boy has had a great start to his career. It was really good to work with him, see the potential in him and some part of me feels proud in having a little input in a rise."

Raiola believes Solskjaer should stop talking about the 20-year-old, another star client, and focus on improving Pogba's performances at United.

He told Tuttosport: "Haaland is like Ibra when he was 20.

"Solskjaer is a good guy but he was wrong when he said that Erling is like Lukaku.

"It would be better if Solskjaer thought about finding a way to make Pogba play like a champion, instead of talking about Haaland."

Haaland continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford despite rejecting a move to the club in favour of his switch to Germany.

The striker is believed to have a release clause that will allow him to leave for less than his current value in the summer of 2022.

Raiola dismissed the speculation over his future.

He added: "I can’t talk about Haaland release clause. Rumours say Real Madrid want him?

"This is not new to me... but he is very happy with Borussia Dortmund. Erling wants to win the Champions League. When he’ll leave the club, it will be for his ambition and not for money."

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