Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Norwegian teenager Erling Braut Haaland -- son of former Manchester City midfielder Alfie -- after watching him score all four goals in Molde's 4-0 win against Brann on Sunday.

The 17-year-old, who has also been watched by his father's former club Leeds United this season, scored four goals in 21 minutes as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team defeated Norwegian league leaders Brann.

And sources have told ESPN FC that United's Scandinavian scout Tommy Moller...

Minnesota United have signed U.S. international midfielder Josh Gatt, the club announced on Wednesday.

Gatt, who last played for Molde in the Norwegian Tippeligaen, is the sixth player to join the MLS expansion franchise from Scandinavia since sporting director Manny Lagos' scouting trip in September.

"Josh has been on the American soccer radar for years," Lagos said. "He's a young player, who left for Europe to build his career. He's had some really good moments, and a couple of tough injuries.

"But...

Minnesota United is close to signing U.S. international midfielder Josh Gatt, according to the Star Tribune.

Gatt, who last played for Molde in the Norwegian Tippeligaen, would be the sixth player to join the MLS expansion club from Scandinavia since sporting director Manny Lagos' scouting trip in September.

The 25-year-old Gatt has battled knee problems since making his debut for the United States in 2012.

A Michigan native, Gatt has never played in MLS, instead starting his career in Austria...

Molde have given the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) permission to speak to their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the vacant Norway manager's job, according to club director Oystein Neerland.

Former Manchester United striker and Cardiff City manager Solskjaer scored 23 goals for Norway in 63 appearances between 1995 and 2007, putting him fifth in their all-time scoring chart.

"The facts are that we've received a request from the NFF asking for permission to talk to Ole Gunnar. We've said...