Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn on questions about Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland. Various reports claim the reigning Premier League champions are the firm favourites to sign the imperious Norwegian who has contributed a sensational 23 goals and six assists in 22 appearances in all competitions.
City’s pursuit of a new striker is well documented, after they saw a number of transfer offers for Harry Kane rebuffed by Tottenham Hotspur last summer. While their position at the top of the Premier League and their continued presence in the FA Cup and the Champions League suggests they have managed to make do without a traditional centre forward, City are still expected to make a move for a striker in the summer.
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for Haaland, who will be available for around £64million, courtesy of a buy-out clause in his contract at Dortmund. But Guardiola refused to give credence to any questions suggesting they are in pole position to sign Haaland.
