In a recent report, The Telegraph has claimed that Manchester City have identified Erling Haaland as their primary target this summer. It is believed that the Mancunian outfit are looking to find a long-term successor to Sergio Aguero and consider the Norwegian center-forward as their priority option for this summer transfer window (via The Telegraph).
Haaland’s Excellent Form At Signal Iduna Park This Season
The Leeds-born frontman is having another outstanding campaign at Dortmund where he has firmly established his reputation as one of the most feared strikers in world football. Haaland has banged in 33 goals and provided eight assists in 31 appearances for the German outfit this term across all fronts.
The Norwegian goal-getter has also been productive with his offensive contributions as he is averaging 3.2 shots, 0.9 key passes and 0.9 dribbles per game in this Bundesliga campaign. The 20-year-old’s numbers have gone up in Europe based on his average of 4.0 shots, 1.5 key passes and 1.3 dribbles per game in the UEFA Champions League (stats via whoscored).
If Dortmund ends up missing out on Champions League football for next season, it is quite likely that Haaland would want to leave which could open the door for Man City to bring him to the Etihad Stadium this summer.
What Are The Norway International’s Strengths?
Haaland can use his quickness and power to lose his marker with ease in the final third. He is proficient at generating a yard of space for himself to get a shot in at goal and has also got the vision to play a decisive pass to set-up a goal-scoring chance for one of his teammates.
The eight-time Norway international is a deadly finisher in front of the opponent’s goal and can be a dominant force in the air as he can utilize his solid 1.94m frame to get the better of his marker inside the penalty area. At 20, he will only get better with age and could potentially become a Ballon d’Or winner someday.
Will Haaland Be A Dream Signing For Man City?
Haaland is a generational talent and that would make him a dream signing for any top club in Europe, including Man City. The Norwegian sensation is in for a very promising future in European football and will undeniably add a lot of goals to Pep Guardiola’s attack if Man City can get a deal done for him in this off-season. Haaland will also be an upgrade over the inconsistent, Gabriel Jesus and could serve as a perfect long-term successor to Aguero who is edging closer towards the end of his Man City career.
