Erling Haaland recently disclosed that Hollywood actor Tom Holland, an ardent Tottenham Hotspur fan, attempted to persuade him to join the London club. This interaction occurred via Instagram during the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix, when Haaland was a rising star at Borussia Dortmund. Initially, Haaland did not recognize Holland and therefore did not respond to his message, which included an invitation to "grab a drink" and a plea to "please come join Spurs."

Haaland later clarified his initial non-response, explaining he didn't intend to be rude and subsequently messaged Holland. He humorously recalled his reply regarding Tottenham, stating he was "not too sure about Spurs at the moment." A year later, Haaland moved to Manchester City. Despite the initial miscommunication and a recent World Cup quarter-final match where England defeated Norway, a social media exchange ultimately led to Haaland accepting Holland's dinner invitation.