‘I cannot talk’ – Guardiola remains coy on reports linking Man City with Dortmund striker Haaland

Pep Guardiola has suggested that he “cannot talk” on reports linking Manchester City with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

The forward’s £63m release clause becomes active this summer. He has been with Dortmund since the start of 2020.

The 21-year-old has grabbed 85 goals and 21 assists from his 88 appearances for the German outfit.

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Haaland has missed ten league games through injury during this term but he has still netted 21 times from his 23 outings.

It was reported on Monday that Haaland’s move to Man City will be confirmed this week. The English outfit are understood to have agreed personal terms with the striker.

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Speaking on Tuesday afternoon, Guardiola insisted that he was “not allowed to say anything” about Haaland:

“Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City have told me I am not allowed to say anything until the deal is completely done,” Guardiola told reporters (via BBC Sport).

“I cannot talk I am sorry. We will have time to talk.”

Guardiola was also asked about how City would be impacted by having a number nine like Haaland next season:

“We have a number nine now,” he says. “We have I guess new players in the squad, some from the academy come up next season. New players always helps to be a stronger