Dortmund will not let Haaland leave earlier than planned... At least not for "pocket change"

Remeber when the whole Jadon Sancho to Man Utd saga? The price tag that varied in that see-saw? Well, Borussia Dortmund are doing a similar thing again and have reportedly set a staggering 212 million USD (23 billion KSH) asking price for Erling Haaland for the following transfer window as they look to push off attempts to sign their star striker.

The Norwegian forward has been sensational since arriving at Dortmund from RB Salzburg last January, scoring 49 goals in as many games, including 10 in six Champions League matches this season.

With Dortmund struggling to qualify for next season's Champions League, the likes of Manchester United, Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all on red alert but ESPN and Sportsmail report that Dortmund have set a premium of 212 million USD for the 20-year-old, a year before a 90 million USD (9.8 billion KSH) release clause kicks in.

Haaland is not going anywhere, despite what Raiola says... At least not yet

The report details that the expensive price-tag, which would be a Premier League record transfer if he moved to England, is designed to ward off Europe's biggest clubs, similar to the above mentioned Sancho case. Dortmund believe that the asking price should result in Haaland staying at the club for at least another year.

Nevertheless, Man City are seen as the favourites in terms of being able to match Dortmund's asking price.

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a known admirer of his compatriot, but he did note recently that the club need to be 'realistic' with transfers this summer amid a decrease in revenue this season, largely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chelsea believed they could tempt Dortmund into a deal this summer, the report notes, but this was before the Bundesliga club's high asking price.

Barcelona's new president Joan Laporta is keen to make Haaland the focal point of a new era at the Nou Camp, but the club are currently in a dire financial situation and in debt totalling over 150 billion KSH.

Real Madrid are also not in the most stable financial situation, which is why La Liga president Javier Tebas recently said it would take a 'magic trick' for the two Spanish giants to sign Haaland this summer.

Impatient Haaland will leave Dortmund if they fail to qualify for the Champions League...

Despite Haaland's prolific form, Dortmund are currently four points off Eintracht Frankfurt in fourth place in the Bundesliga.

The two teams face each other on April 3 in a crucial game - a furious Haaland stormed off during Dortmund's 2-2 draw against Koln last weekend in a sign of his growing frustration at his side's form.

However, if Dortmund do not qualify for Europe's flagship competition, they insist they still won't be forced into accepting a lower offer for one of the most in-demand players in Europe.