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Liam Wood

Pep Guardiola told three key strengths Erling Haaland transfer will offer Man City

Dimitar Berbatov reckons Erling Haaland will make life easy for Pep Guardiola if Manchester City win the chase for his signature. Speculation over the Borussia Dortmund forward remains at fever pitch amid reports City are edging closer to signing him during the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest properties in Europe since moving to Dortmund in January 2020 and has totted up a staggering 82 goals in 85 games for the Bundesliga outfit. Haaland will cost £64million when his release clause activates - although the Norwegian will command a hefty wage packet - although the Blues are staying tight-lipped about any potential deal.

Speaking in his role as a Betfair ambassador, ex- Manchester United star Berbatov said: "If the reports are true and Erling Haaland is to be a Man City player then it's massive news for them. They don't have a proper centre-forward at the moment, like a Sergio Aguero. They don't have that typical number nine and Haaland can bring that to them with his speed, agility and ability to score goals.

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