United are reportedly at the head of the queue for Erling Braut Haaland's signature in the summer of 2022.
The Norwegian starlet seems set to remain at Borussia Dortmund for the 2021-22 season, with Chelsea understood to have had a proposal turned down while the Black and Yellow can afford to play hardball over a fee.
However, Haaland's £68m release clause will be active by the time the next summer window rolls around, and an intense battle for his services is set to commence at the end of this season.
According to Bild, Haaland will "definitely" be on his way out of Dortmund after the current campaign, and United are in pole position to sign the former Red Bull Salzburg man.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was tipped to bring his compatriot to Old Trafford earlier in the summer, but Edinson Cavani's contract extension allowed United to prioritise other areas in the transfer window.
Haaland has already claimed five goals and three assists from four appearances in all competitions this season, taking his total tally in Dortmund colours to 62 goals and 18 assists from 63 games.