In a recent report, The Mirror revealed that Manchester City are ready to fund a move for Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland next summer. It is understood that the Mancunian giants are planning to use the money generated from Ferran Torres’ recent departure to fund a move for the Norway international at the end of this season.
Erling Haaland’s Outstanding Season At The Signal Iduna Park
Haaland has enjoyed an excellent run of form during this campaign while acting as the main focal point of Dortmund’s attack. The former Red Bull Salzburg ace has banged in 19 goals and grabbed five assists in 16 matches for the German outfit this season across all competitions.
The Norwegian sensation has been a consistent performer in front of the opposition goal as he is averaging 4.1 shots, 1.0 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per game in the Bundesliga. However, he has to figure out a way to improve his link-up play based on his pass success rate of 70.5% in top-flight football (stats via whoscored).
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Will Erling Haaland Be A Dream Option For Pep Guardiola?
Haaland can use his powerful 1.94m frame to dominate the aerial battle inside the opponent’s penalty box and has transformed himself into a deadly finisher in the final third.
The Norway international can hold the ball up with his back to goal and excels at generating space for himself to get a few shots in on-target. He can even chip in by picking up the odd assist in the opposition half. Haaland can time his runs well to beat the off-side trap but needs to find a way to be more accurate when interchanging possession with his teammates up top.
The Dortmund superstar might not be the best fit for Pep Guardiola’s brand of football at the Etihad Stadium. However, there is no denying that he would add plenty of goals to Man City‘s attack if they can win the race to acquire Haaland’s services in the summer. All in all, the Norwegian talent will be a dream option for Guardiola to pursue at the end of this season as he will help the Mancunian side maintain their dominance in English football.
