Still, the saga could be made incredibly interesting if Chelsea do end up submitting a bid which perks Dortmund’s interest.

In that instance, it would come down to whether the Norwegian is more committed to honouring his supposed pre-arrangement with Madrid, or whether he would prefer an instant move to the Premier League.

With Jadon Sancho leaving the Bundesliga side already this summer, one would have to feel as though Dortmund’s preference would be to keep hold of Haaland for another season, even with the lower prospective transfer fee that would come with it.

The England winger is set to complete his medical with the Red Devils on Tuesday afternoon after a £72.6million move was agreed in principle.