Andy Cole has argued that Manchester City could sign Erling Haaland ahead of Manchester United as the Red Devils' appeal has dwindled.
Haaland, 20, has seen his stock continue to rise as he becomes one of Europe's most sought-after stars alongside Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The Borussia Dortmund striker, who is under contract until 2024, has already been linked with the likes of City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid.
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Europe's elite clubs could be keen to snap up Haaland when his £68m release clause becomes active in 2022.
However, Cole has questioned if there would be any desire for Haaland to play at Old Trafford with all of the top clubs vying for his signature.
The 49-year-old former United star told The Daily Mirror: "To get these guys to come, Haaland for instance, you've got to entice them with something.
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"You've got to entice them with the possibility of winning silverware or being a year away from it.
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"These guys are going to have other options, possibly Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, maybe Barcelona.
"If you're playing and have the option of all these clubs, where would United really figure at this moment in time?
"Even though I love United, I don't think the club now can ride on its name alone, especially when you're trying to bring these players in.
"It's not like when I signed for United. We have to be brutally honest, back then everybody wanted to go there.
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"We're talking 2021 now. Does everyone want to go to United now? I'm not quite sure everyone wants to now."
Haaland has been in fine form this season as he has scored an incredible 27 times and registered eight assists in 26 appearances.
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