Solskjaer's dismissal could hand Man United a boost in Erling Haaland pursuit — explained

The relationship between Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erling Haaland 'was not as close as once was thought', according to the Manchester Evening News.

In fact, Manchester United may have actually boosted their chances of signing the Borussia Dortmund striker merely by sacking the Norwegian.

In fact, it's the current Old Trafford interim manager Ralf Rangnick who has 'a strong bond' with the 21-year-old and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland.

The German, who is set to transition into a two-year consultancy role at the club at the end of the season, gives Man United 'new hope' over signing Haaland.