Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd eye massively cheaper Haaland alternative Date published: Tuesday 16th February 2021 12:23 - Jonny Whitfield Manchester United are eyeing up a cheaper Erling Haaland alternative, while Arsenal are quoted €60million for a midfielder deal – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk. MAN UTD EYEING HAALAND ALTERNATIVE Manchester United have identified Eintracht Frankfurt striker Andre Silva as a much cheaper alternative to Erling Haaland, according to a report. United have been keen on beefing up their attack for some time. Indeed, they kept up a long-term chase for Jadon Sancho last summer, before backing away from his £108million exit fee.