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Erling Haaland says he 'felt SORRY' for Robert Lewandowski - as Bayern Munich's attempts to poach the prolific Norwegian to replace the Polish striker earlier this year are revealed in documentary

Erling Haaland has admitted he felt sorry for Robert Lewandowski after Bayern Munich's failed attempts to land the star striker.

The Norwegian hot-shot was on Bayern's radar earlier this year during his time at Borussia Dortmund where he scored an incredible 86 goals in just 89 games.

The prolific 22-year-old impressed Bayern chiefs so much by his Bundesliga performances that they tried to lure the new Manchester City striker to the Allianz Arena earlier this year.

Erling Haaland was courted by Bayern Munich before his eventual switch to Manchester City
Haaland had many tussles with Robert Lewandowski during the striker's days in the Bundesliga

European football's heavyweight's such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United were also in for Haaland but the interest from the Bavarian outfit appeared to irk the Norwegian, who was targeted as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.