Phil Foden reacts to Erling Haaland arrival amid 'shaken' Man City dressing room

Phil Foden has called Erling Haaland a "great addition" to Pep Guardiola's squad after Manchester City agreed a deal to sign the striker.

Haaland, 21, will join the Premier League outfit from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season in a £51.2million transfer. The Norway international has been in sensational form since moving to Germany in January 2020, scoring 85 goals in 88 club appearances.

Foden's comments come after reports in France suggested some members of City's squad were unhappy with Haaland's reported £400,000-a-week salary. He is expected to become the club's joint highest earner alongside Kevin De Bruyne.

According to Foot Mercato, news of the transfer has "shaken" City's dressing room. It's believed some players were already annoyed about Jack Grealish's reported £300,000-a-week salary, which makes him one of the club's best paid players.

Grealish isn't one of City's leading stars right now. He's made just 21 starts in the Premier League this season, scoring only twice. Some players are also thought to be annoyed at the timing of the announcement, with Guardiola's side sill battling for the title.

City need four points against West Ham at the London Stadium and Aston Villa at the Etihad to retain their crown. Title rivals Liverpool face a trip to St Mary's to play Southampton on Tuesday before hosting Wolves at Anfield on the final day of the term.

Despite the rumours, Foden has told Sky Sports he is excited about Haaland's arrival. "Obviously it’s a great addition to the team," said Foden. "He’s one of the best finishers in world football at the moment.

"He’s going to be great for us next season and hopefully he can help us... definitely such a big signing for the club. We've played without a