Man City also eyeing ‘absolutely unplayable’ forward alongside Haaland; Pep's in love with him

As per Calciomercato, it appears Manchester City have their eye on another forward in AC Milan star Rafael Leao, amid their serious pursuit of Erling Braut Haaland.

The Sky Blues, currently locked in a tense battle for the Premier League title with arch rivals Liverpool, also have one eye on the summer transfer market going by exciting reports recently.

Indeed, reliable journalists Craig Hope and Jack Gaughan of The Daily Mail recently sent shockwaves through the City fandom, breaking some big news that the club allegedly already have a deal in place to sign Borussia Dortmund superstar Haaland.

They claim ‘sources in Germany’ have told them they ‘now expect’ the Norway international to choose a switch to Eastlands over Real Madrid this summer with the transfer ‘ready to be signed off’ by City chiefs.

Amid this major development, however, it appears sporting director Txiki Begiristain and manager Pep Guardiola also have their eyes on another attacker who the Spaniard has personally ‘fallen in love’ with (Calciomercato via Sempre Milan).

As per Calciomercato and journalist Daniele Longo, the Citizens are one of ‘several top-tier clubs’ who are ‘taking information’ on Milan star Leao amid his sensational season in Serie A.

It is believed there has been ‘a lot of talk’ regarding interest from City, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona in particular – but the Rossoneri certainly won’t make it easy.

Milan apparently consider their versatile Portugal international a crucial player for future seasons with his contract renewal negotiation ‘travelling quickly’.

Primarily a left-winger, City have more than enough strength in depth on that side with the presence of an in-form Raheem Sterling and record signing Jack Grealish – who has