Man Utd join Bayern Munich in chase for Norwegian wonderkid compared to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as potential Harry Maguire replacement

Manchester United are reportedly tracking 20-year-old Norwegian centre-back Eivind Helland, who currently plays for Brann in his home country.

  • and Bayern tracking Helland
  • Compared by coach to
  • Could be long-term successor to Harry Maguire

Man Utd join Bayern Munich in chase for Norwegian wonderkid compared to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as potential Harry Maguire replacementMan Utd join Bayern Munich in chase for Norwegian wonderkid compared to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as potential Harry Maguire replacementMan Utd join Bayern Munich in chase for Norwegian wonderkid compared to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as potential Harry Maguire replacement

According to The Sun United scouted Helland at a recent match and may view him as the long-term successor to Harry Maguire. are also scouting the Under-21 international and may rival the Red Devils for his signature, though he was sent off in his side’s defeat to KFUM with a Bayern representative present.

Maguire has just a year left on his contract and after focusing on attacking improvements so far this summer, United must spend some time working on a succession plan for the international. Helland received the high praise of a comparison with Ballon d’Or holder Rodri by Brann coach Freyr Alexandersson prior to the beginning of the Norwegian domestic campaign and The Sun‘s report states he has “the potential to be the best centre-back Norway has ever produced”.

The 6’5 defender is composed on the ball despite his commanding physical presence and has been known to spray accurate, long-range passes out to the wings. and Red Bull Salzburg are also aware of the potential of Helland, who recently captained Norway’s U21s in a 4-0 victory over .

Whether or not a move to Old Trafford is to materialise, the young defender is expected to continue being scouted by some of Europe’s biggest clubs as he develops. Man Utd are also targeting other positions such as a new striker and a midfielder, amid links with the likes of Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko and Javi Guerra.