Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke insists Erling Haaland won't leave in January, but could depart in June.
With Real Madrid and Barcelona keen, agent Mino Raiola has done little to temper down the hype regarding a possible Haaland transfer, and it seems set that we will see a Clasico off the pitch in the battle for his signature.
"Who would give one of the best strikers in Europe away in the winter market if they didn't have to?" Watzke said in Der Spiegel.
"Haaland will not leave in January, Borussia Dortmund are still alive in three competitions, and in them we want to compete with the best possible team.
"Of course, it will be difficult to retain him, but we want to and will try."
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