---
title: "Manchester United: Fans react to reported reasons behind failed Erling Haaland deal"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-react-to-story-of-alleged-failed-erling-haaland-deal/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2019-12-31T06:00:58Z"
modified: "2019-12-31T06:00:58Z"
---

# Manchester United: Fans react to reported reasons behind failed Erling Haaland deal

**According to a[piece by the MEN](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-news-haaland-17485431), Manchester United were in deep negotiations with Red Bull Salzburg and Mino Raiola over the transfer of Erling Braut Haaland to Old Trafford – eventually refusing to meet the agent’s demands which prompted the Norwegian’s move to Borussia Dortmund.**

If sources are to be believed, Raiola demanded a [buyout clause](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfer-news-haaland-17485431) for the player’s contract – with Ed Woodward and the club refusing to meet those terms and also refusing to be held to ransom by Paul Pogba’s agent.

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This hiccup in the transfer negotiations, ultimately, led to the deal collapsing – with Bundesliga giants Dortmund taking full advantage and [snapping up the teenager](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50940894) to bolster their forward line.

As a result, some United supporters have praised the board for their sternness when dealing with the [infamously controversial](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2850603-dr-mino-and-mr-raiola-the-two-sides-of-footballs-most-controversial-agent) Raiola – flocking to Twitter in full voice to show their content with a bold decision.

Here’s what they had to say on social media.

> If true was the right move. Also puts full faith in Martial as the no 9 and space for Greenwood to get games in his preferred role too.
>
> — Danny (@dan\_eugene1985) [December 29, 2019](https://twitter.com/dan_eugene1985/status/1211309849180622848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Nice to see Ed developing a little bit of backbone.
>
> — Matt (@ReklawMUFC) [December 29, 2019](https://twitter.com/ReklawMUFC/status/1211304179278462976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We’re [#mufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), finally we’re getting back the big club mentality which won’t let an agent to control its football transfers.
>
> — Rony Abousamra (@rabousamra) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/rabousamra/status/1211554000031670272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Glad to hear that piece of news at least. United to cut ties with Raiola when Pogba leaves, two less snakes associated with the club.
>
> — Alex Farrell (@Lxndrfarrell) [December 29, 2019](https://twitter.com/Lxndrfarrell/status/1211304499115106304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> After Raiola made them sign Mkhitaryan, Zlatan, Pogba, Lukaku and what happened afterwards with these players I think Man U’s board have enough of his antics….
>
> — Idibid (@Idibid25) [December 29, 2019](https://twitter.com/Idibid25/status/1211385980982300672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good for United\
> Never give players power to dictate what to do
>
> — Kangethe wa Njoroge (@jamesfaho002) [December 30, 2019](https://twitter.com/jamesfaho002/status/1211607412786049024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)