Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke admits his side will not be able to compete with Manchester City when it comes to keeping their star striker Erling Haaland this summer.
Haaland is available this summer, and City are among the favourites to sign the Norwegian as they search for a natural striker. He is available for a £63m release clause, but will demand a significant financial package for personal terms that will rule many sides out of contention.
According to Watzke, that would include Dortmund if they hoped to persuade Haaland to stay for another season, as he bemoaned the frequent questioning over the future of his number nine. Mentioning City's interest as he offered something of an update on Haaland's future, Watzke said: "I've given up judging media rumours. Otherwise, my day would have to have 36 hours.
