We 'signed' Erling Haaland for Man City this summer with stunning results

Manchester City are now front runners for Erling Haaland's signature according to recent reports.

Multiple reports are claiming that City is the chosen destination of Haaland in the upcoming summer transfer window after months of speculation over his future. It's understood the Norwegian striker wants a move to the Etihad ahead of next season, whilst reports suggest the 21-year-old has agreed personal terms including a wage of around £500,000 a week, though City aren't commenting on the reports.

Along with City, Haaland has been linked with a host of Europe's top clubs, including Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp confirmed there was no chance of a move to Merseyside whilst Bayern have admitted defeat in his chase, and it also seems that Los Blancos have lost hope.

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Haaland has been free-scoring for Borussia Dortmund since joining the club from RB Salzburg in January 2020, with the striker managing 18 goals in 20 league appearances this season. Pep Guardiola would have to spend £64m on the striker if he wants to bring him to the Etihad next season, with that fee set in stone as it's the player's current release clause.

So, if Haaland was to make a move to City ahead of the 2022/23 season, what sort of impact could he have on Pep Guardiola's side? To find out, we simulated the 2022/23 season with Haaland in the City squad and this is what happened.

To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2022 editor to arrange for Haaland to join City ahead of the start of the 2022/23 season, using FM22 to run the simulation. This is how Haaland's in-game profile looks on FM22.

At just 21-years-old,