Man City's potential XI for 2022/23 after Erling Haaland update

Manchester City are reportedly in an enviable position when it comes to signing Erling Braut Haaland.

With a summer exit looking increasingly likely for one of the world’s most exciting young players, the rumour mill is leading fans to believe that every European club and their dog will be queuing up for his signature.

However, a remarkable report in the Daily Mail on Friday night will have City fans rubbing their hands together because there’s good reason to think that they’re the frontrunners to sign the 21-year-old.

The Mail claims that the Premier League champions have a deal in place to poach Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer with personal terms having already been discussed.

Sources in Germany even go as far as saying that they expect Haaland to opt for a move to the Etihad Stadium with City chiefs ready to sign off the frameworks of what would be a game-changing transfer.

The Norwegian striker currently has a £63-million release clause at Dortmund, but the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, is expected to pocket a substantial fee with the deal potentially rising to around £100 million.

The financials are said to be affordable for City and that there is “a growing feeling across Europe that the Premier League champions are in pole position to land the continent’s hottest property.”

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested in Haaland, but Real Madrid – despite seemingly prioritising a move for Kylian Mbappe – are touted as City’s most significant adversary.

All in all, though, the report hints heavily that City are leading the race for Haaland’s signature and as a result, we couldn’t help wondering what Pep Guardiola’s starting XI might look like next season.

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