Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to rumors linking striker Erling Haaland to Manchester City.
Haaland’s father Alf-Inge played for City previously and there have been reports that his son is keen on moving to the Etihad according to Guardiola ahead of their clash against Brighton on Wednesday, he had no answer to such links.
“No answer to your question. I have another concern in my head to think what will happen in this club next season,” Guardiola said.
Manchester City are pushing on Erling Haaland deal as reported last week. Personal terms and details are discussed in direct contacts ⭐️?? #MCFC
City are frontrunners in the race, no problem to pay the clause – but deal not fully agreed yet. Talks will continue in the next days. pic.twitter.com/XBrca9sYIT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 19, 2022
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that City and Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola has started negotiations on the player but no official approach has been tabled just yet to Borussia Dortmund.
Haaland has a release clause on his contract that City is willing to meet as they fight with a host of clubs across Europe for the signature of the Norwegian who is currently one of the best strikers in world football.
