Manchester City have confirmed their approach for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, subject to agreeing terms with the forward. The 21-year-old has been tipped for big things, having scored 21 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances this season.
The Norway international is believed to have a release clause between €60million (£51.25million) and €75million (£64million) that the Citizens have triggered as they look to add a natural centre-forward to their ranks, just under one year after they failed to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham. Given that Pep Guardiola’s side have already scored 89 goals in the Premier League without this central striker figure, it remains to be seen how much damage they can do with Haaland up front.
The deal represents a blow to Chelsea and Arsenal, with both sides previously linked with a move for the youngster. The Blues may feel particularly hard done by, with ESPN reporting that an attempted transfer was blocked by the current takeover situation, giving City the clean run they needed to make an offer.
