Attempts to prise Erling Haaland out of Borussia Dortmund next summer look set to beee frustrated after the Bundesliga side confirmed their star striker does not have a release clause in his deal.
Haaland, who is generating interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, joined Dortmund in January having impressed at Red Bull Salzburg.
Th 20-year-old has continued to excel in black and yellow but Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke confirmed 'there is no such agreement' when asked if clubs can activate a release clause in 2021.
Dortmund are increasingly reluctant to offer immediate release clauses in contracts given the level of interest in the young players they develop.