When you love somebody – set them free? No way, say Borussia Dortmund directors. They love their lethal striker Erling Haaland and they are determined to do whatever it takes to make him stay – even if it’s for just another year. Dortmund are willing to double the Norwegian’s wages in an attempt to prevent him from changing clubs at the end of the season.Haaland is currently earning around $9 million per year, which is not too shabby. But if he decides to remain a BVB player beyond September 2022, he would be on around $18 million per season – roughly $332,000 per week! Friday, 21.45: (2.25) Turkey (3.40) Norway (3.45)Now, why is the German club desperate for the 21-year-old wonderkid to sign a new contract when his current deal has over two years left to run? Well, it’s because of the much-debated clause that was inserted into the former RB Leipzig attacker’s deal. Even though his market value is estimated to be over $140 million, Haaland will be available at only $87 million. It’s not a great position for Dortmund to find themselves in: they’ve refused all approaches for their striker in the last transfer window and are not facing the prospect of effectively losing at least $50 million in one deal.Should the Leeds-born superstar accept new terms with his current employers, the problematic clause’s activation would be delayed for a year. It would be considered a great achievement for the club – even if it would cost them at least the additional $9 million in wages.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Haaland has rarely spoken publicly about his future, but did offer a slight update during his club’s German Cup win celebrations.”I have a contract for a couple of years so I am respectful towards my contract. I am a simple guy. When I like something, I just want to have more. When I score a goal, I always chase the next goal. I have big dreams. I just won my first major trophy and it was a great feeling. So I want to win trophies.”Thursday, 19.00: (2.95) Rwanda (2.65) Uganda (2.75)Meanwhile, Erling’s agent Mino Raiola is plotting how to get the most money for his protege and for himself with a transfer away from Dortmund. He reportedly wants his prized asset to be given a yearly wage of $58 million – a massive $40 million more than what Dortmund can afford. So, the chances of Terminator donning a yellow-black shirt next season don’t seem very good. But, hey – at least BVB are doing the best they can. They do love their blonde-haired destroyer – but they might be forced to set him free after all…
