Borussia Dortmund forward downplays Chelsea transfer link
Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland has played down reports of a €175m summer move to Chelsea, saying he hopes “it’s just rumours”.
Chelsea were understood to have made an informal player-plus-cash approach for the 20-year-old earlier in July which would have seen either Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi move the other way.
However, Haaland poured cold water on the speculation during Dortmund’s pre-season training camp in Switzerland.
“I don’t really have much to say about this,” Haaland said. “I have three years left on my contract and I’m enjoying my time here (at Dortmund).
Haaland has been speaking about his future during a pre-season training camp in Switzerland.
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“Before yesterday, I didn’t speak to my agent in one month – I think you have the answer there.
“I don’t really care too much about that. It’s a lot of money – I hope it’s just rumours to be honest because that’s a lot of money for a person!”
Despite winning the Champions League, Thomas Tuchel’s side are on the lookout for a new striker ahead of the new season after struggling in front of goal at times last term.