Man City’s new treble pursuit and a move that would send shockwaves across European football – The Warm-Up

Haaland-City link-up soon? They might not be winning the treble, but with the Premier League and Champions League still possible it would certainly be a mighty treble of sorts if Manchester City can win those two trophies and bag Erling Haaland this summer in the process. Ad/> The Mail have called the latest developments a “significant step” after City agreed terms over a paltry £500,000-a-week contract for the forward, whose £63m release clause at Borussia Dortmund has had the big clubs circling.

TransfersMan City agree Haaland terms – Paper Round7 HOURS AGO A player of that calibre is what any side needs, but arguably City more than most when it comes to the Champions League contenders. The report suggests a deal could be finalised in the next week or so, and while talk of this transfer is nothing new, it is certainly starting to feel real.

/> This summer will be a rarity, too, with Haaland moving on and Kylian Mbappe also facing a huge decision on his future. Rarely do two players of such quality move on at the same time, and given the frightening prospect that neither have even reached their peak — coupled with the longevity of the 30-something forwards — the race to sign a 23-year-old Mbappe or 21-year-old Haaland is something you'll really want to win.

City and Real are leading the respective races, it would seem, and making moves that could have a major impact for years to come. Big night for Liverpool First things first, Liverpool will probably win.

Now for the but… You just never know. Despite the fact Liverpool are unbeaten in seven Premier League meetings with Manchester United, despite the fact United have failed to score in four of their past five Premier League matches at Anfield, despite the fact Liverpool