Transfer Rumour: Ashton United are looking to sign Erling Haaland on loan
Could Northern Premier League side Ashton United really sign Erling Haaland on loan?
This is a story that has captured the attention of media across the world
Ashton United have submitted a 28-day loan approach to #ManCity for @ErlingHaaland, the club have confirmed in an official statement. @AshtonUnitedFC are yet to receive any response from @ManCity.
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) November 14, 2022
The Robins said in a statement: 'Ashton United can confirm that the club has submitted a 28-day loan approach for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland."
Ashton United are currently in 11th place, eight points off league leaders and local rivals Hyde United, with two sides to be promoted to the sixth-tier National League North at the end of the season. They play at the Hurst Cross stadium has a capacity of 4,500 people. Many more might squeeze in if they do manage to sign Haaland.BREAKING: Ashton United have submitted a 28-day loan approach to Manchester City for @ErlingHaaland pic.twitter.com/hwC8E4Wpv2
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) November 14, 2022
The original Twitter post has been retweeted over 4,800 times (as of 17:49 on Monday 14th November 2022) and liked over 50,000 posts. Even if the audacious move doesn't quite come off, they will have got themselves some incredible publicity.
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