Chelsea 'open Erling Haaland talks' with Dortmund

Chelsea 'open Erling Haaland talks' with Borussia Dortmund as Tammy Abraham could be offered with cash in deal

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have started talks about signing Borussia Dortmund attacker Erling Braut Haaland, despite the fact that they know it will be difficult.

Haaland, 20, is under contract with Dortmund until 2024, but he has a €75 million (£66 million) release clause that kicks in in the summer of 2022.

Since joining Dortmund for £17 million from Red Bull Salzburg at the end of 2019, the Norway international has evolved into one of the world's most prolific forwards, scoring 41 goals in 41 games in all competitions.

Dortmund have declared that they do not desire to sell their prized centre forward this summer, but Haaland is open to taking the next step in his career, according to the report.

According to the Mail, Chelsea have players who might be offered in negotiations, including Tammy Abraham, who is valued at £40 million and whose name has been mentioned in preliminary discussions.

Best Tweeets as Chelsea try to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund

Erling Haaland remains the Chelsea’s main goal this summer.
The interest in Haaland has been strong and it is even stronger now with the economic resources arrived with the triumph of the Champions League. #Transfers

— Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) June 7, 2021

Chelsea pursuing Haaland interest #cfc https://t.co/W3E7CeRG8f

— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) June 7, 2021

Sancho and Haaland when Chelsea play Man Utd next season pic.twitter.com/OqL5jfP3qF

— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) June 7, 2021

Erling Haaland. A generational talent and world class goalscorer at 20 years old.

Would be the signing of the year. pic.twitter.com/SEJkIkeq20

— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) June 7, 2021

Haaland will fit in to the Premier League nicely. pic.twitter.com/mmVyS5NP27

— Geo (@CFCGeo_) June 7, 2021

Wouldn't even surprise me if the European Champions got Erling Haaland before the Europa League bottlers who've been working on Sancho for years. Different levels of ambition really.

— Trey⭐⭐⭐ (@UTDTrey) June 7, 2021

Chelsea's current highest earner is Kante at a rumoured £290k a week. Werner, Havertz, Pulisic and Kepa are all rumoured to earn £150-200k a week.

Haaland's demands are rumoured to be from £350k to £500k a week.

Breaking the wage structure won't be easy but it's Haaland... https://t.co/euGVfYBUsp

— ExpectedChelsea (@ExpectedChelsea) June 7, 2021