Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will give Erling Haaland all the time he needs to settle as he dismissed the suggestion that the forward will not work in their team.
02.05.2022 - 09:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland with the Blues set to be the side to prise the highly-rated Norwegian away from the Bundesliga.
The 21-year-old has 25 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions for the Black and Yellows this season, also contributing eight assists. Much of the discussion coming into this season was whether City would be able to compete for the title without a recognised striker after Sergio Aguero' departed and their efforts to sign Harry Kane were in vain.
As it stands, the Manchester Evening News has revealed that City are remaining quiet on claims surrounding a reported bumper deal for the former RB Salzburg attacker but the Blues — it is understood — are willing to meet the £64m release clause. European giants such as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will unrivalled pulling power have also been in the race for his signature since he sprung into the limelight.
ALSO READ: Guardiola heads-up message to City stars
Already incoming in the summer is River Plate talisman Julian Alvarez who signed on deadline day in January. He currently has the number nine shirt, the same number as Haaland but the one currently occupied by Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus.
On international duty for Norway Haaland previously wore the number 23, but has since moved down the numerical order to his preferred nine. However, he has also worn 17, 19 and 30 at club level.
With Haaland's arrival impending, he could be one of the final pieces to the City puzzle as Pep Guardiola continues to forge a formidable dynasty at the Etihad. Despite their hopes of a treble ending at the weekend to Liverpool in the FA Cup, Real Madrid await in the second leg of the Champions League
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will give Erling Haaland all the time he needs to settle as he dismissed the suggestion that the forward will not work in their team.
Fernandinho says the love and respect he has had from Manchester City fans has been a big factor in him staying at the club for nine years. And the Brazilian ace, who plays his final game against Aston Villa on Sunday - when he hopes to lift the Premier League trophy for the fifth time - says he is virtually a Mancunian now.
Manchester City may need to add a left-back to their squad this summer following the signing of Erling Haaland.
Erling Haaland has a release clause worth 'significantly more' than €150 million in his new Manchester City contract, according to recent reports.
The Manchester City club shop will already be bracing to stock up on Erling Haaland shirts after the Premier League champions confirmed they have reached a deal in principle for the striker.
Manchester City are expected to complete the signing of Erling Haaland without a long and contentious battle for the superstar striker.
Pep Guardiola already has the most enviable squad in the Premier League and two big-name transfers during the upcoming summer window could help him achieve his dream Manchester City line-up. But will that be enough for City to end their European hoodoo next season?
Manchester City supporters raged after Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro went unpunished during the opening 45 minutes of their Champions League showdown. With a place in the rearranged Paris showpiece at stake the return leg began in a more tactical and subdued fashion.
Rio Ferdinand says Manchester City sensation Phil Foden can send shockwaves around Europe by making a telling impact at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight. Foden was trusted to spark the City charge against Real Madrid as he was partnered by Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus in attacking quarters.
Kevin De Bruyne has revealed why he gave Gabriel Jesus the penalty that sealed his hat-trick against Watford - and said he hopes to play with him many more times in future. That was a pertinent remark from the Manchester City midfielder, as there have been strong rumours that Jesus is seeking an exit from the club next season, when the expected arrival of two more strikers - Julian Alvarez and possibly Erling Haaland - will squeeze his opportunities even further.
A deal for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland to join Manchester City this summer is 'very imminent' according to reports in Italy.
Manchester City face a trip to Elland Road on Saturday in the Premier League as they face an in-form Leeds United side.
Even the most glass-half-empty supporter would be hard pressed to come up with a Manchester City performance better than what we saw against Real Madrid on Tuesday night.