Man City in 'pole position' to sign Erling Haaland but suffer £67m blow and other rumours

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Erling Haaland, according to reports.

The Blues have been fiercely interested in the Borussia Dortmund striker as they continue to eye a replacement to fill the void left behind by Sergio Aguero's exit last summer. This season, City have done well without a recognised number nine and have needed the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne to chip in with important goals from their forward players.

Real Madrid are also keen on the Norwegian and remain contenders to sign the ruthless talisman. The 21-year-old has been in scintillating form since arriving from RB Salzburg, establishing himself as one of the most clinical finishers in Europe with only Robert Lewandowski eclipsing him in the goalscoring charts in recent seasons.

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Sky Deutschland, via Sport Witness, have reported that Pep Guardiola's side have nudged their way to the front of the field. And in recent weeks have become favourites to bring him to the Premier League.

The Spaniard's aura and the opportunity to play under the serial-winning tactician is said to have appealed to the Dortmund man. He still has two years remaining on his current deal in the Bundesliga but looks set to be in a transfer saga.

Meanwhile, the Telegraph have reported that Los Blancos have moved in front of both City and Liverpool in the race to sign Auerlien Tchouameni from AS Monaco. They say that the Blues have been dealt a blow in the pursuit of the £67m-rated midfielder.

It has been said the search for a long-term successor to Fernandinho is underway and they are admirers of the 22-year-old. And with the January arrival of