- United and Bayern tracking Helland
- Compared by Brann coach to Rodri
- Could be long-term successor to Harry Maguire
Getty Images SportMan Utd join Bayern Munich in chase for Norwegian wonderkid compared to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri as potential Harry Maguire replacement

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✅ Combines superfast home broadband and live Premier League broadcasting into a single household bill.
✅ Allows you to bolt TNT Sports onto an existing TV package on a 31-day rolling basis for around £25 a month.
✅ Broadband-only customers can use the free Stream box to add and drop the Sky Sports HD pack on a 30-day rolling basis.

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✅ The "Sport Plus" tier bundles both Sky Sports (via NOW) and TNT Sports into one seamless package to cover all 267 televised matches.
✅ Allows you to upgrade or downgrade your TV tier each month without breaking your 24-month broadband contract.
✅ Includes the Apple TV 4K or EE TV Box Pro for high-end viewing and easy multi-room streaming setups.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to The Sun, United scouted Helland at a recent match and may view him as the long-term successor to Harry Maguire. Bayern Munich are also scouting the Norway 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.
Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
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 England 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".
DID YOU KNOW?
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. Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Salzburg are also aware of the potential of Helland, who recently captained Norway's U21s in a 4-0 victory over Wales.
Getty WHAT NEXT FOR HELLAND AND MAN UNITED?
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.
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