Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club will be in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland when he becomes available in 2022.
Having missed out on a deal for Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane earlier this year, the Citizens are expected to spend big on a new centre-forward ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
The Borussia Dortmund’s striker is reportedly next Pep Guardiola’s ‘primary striker target’ as he looks for a new No 9 after the departure of Sergio Aguero last summer.
The Norwegian has become one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market since making his breakthrough at Red Bull Salzburg a couple of years ago.
Haaland, who remains under contract with the Black and Yellow until 2024, has already netted 19 goals in 16 appearances for Dortmund this term despite injury concerns.
Such remarkable progress in Germany has invariably put the Norwegian goal machine on the radars of many European football clubs, who are bracing themselves for a battle to attract the services of the Dortmund talisman with a saga brewing ahead of the summer transfer window.
German publication BILD reported recently that Pep Guardiol’s side are ready to match Erling Haaland’s release clause as they look to fill the void left up top following Sergio Aguero’s departure from the club at the end of the previous campaign.
According to The Athletic, Erling Haaland was not Manchester City’s first-choice striker pick last summer due to ‘various reasons’ – despite the constant speculation about a possible move to the Etihad Stadium for the Norway international.
The report went further to suggest that Haaland is still ‘hugely well-thought-of’ at Manchester City, who will be in the mix for his signature whenever he is deemed available next season, with Guardiola having effectively ruled out a January swoop for a striker this week.
The report was shared on Twitter and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters, who took to the social media platform to share their thoughts and opinions.
The fact he wasn’t first choice is a disgrace https://t.co/7FV27qyoqM
— Mak (@ThatGuyMakAgain) December 25, 2021
bring him home
— ⁴⁷ 🏂 (@jackkkmcfc) December 25, 2021
The only heir to the King
— Aty (@AtyMCFC) December 25, 2021
Should without a doubt be number one
— Ant (@BernardoTouch) December 25, 2021
Kane over Haaland is just hysterically bad business however you slice it up.
— JThomas (@ThomasSowell90) December 25, 2021
Pep wanted Kane over Haaland for a reason…anyone wanna guess why
— Elite (@EliteTier1) December 25, 2021
Yes Pep doesn't want him because he can't link up or give that defensive aspect
— De 'Forrest' ation (@Sushi_Bruh_men) December 25, 2021
Kane would be perfect for us. He can link up well and he's also a good finisher! Håland is very bad with the ball and would ruin our flawless system. In Pep we trust 👍
— Don Toni (@DonToni08) December 25, 2021
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