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Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side receive boost in Erling Haaland pursuit

Erling Haaland
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Manchester City have received a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, according to reports.

The Norway international is the most in-demand footballer in the world, with several major European clubs keeping close tabs on his situation.

Haaland was originally expected to depart Dortmund in 2022, when a release clause in his contract will make him available for around £66m.

However, BVB’s struggles in the Bundesliga this season could result in the 20-year-old seeking pastures new this summer.

Haaland is enjoying a tremendous campaign at Signal Iduna Park, having scored 33 goals in 34 games in all competitions. 

According to the Sunday Mirror, agent Mino Raiola hopes to make Haaland the first £1m-a-week player from next season onwards.

PSG’s priority this summer is tying Neymar and Kylian Mbappe down to new deals, so Pep Guardiola’s side could soon be in pole position to sign the Dortmund frontman.

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