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Man City make DRAMATIC Haaland January transfer decision
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 7 Nov 2024 14:56 GMT
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Manchester City wish to sign an understudy for Erling Haaland in January, according to reports.
The striker has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium himself but in the meantime, the Premier League giants are hoping to bring in a secondary striker.
Over the summer, Ilkay Gundogan and Savinho were the club's only signings, as they opted not to replace Julian Alvarez, who left for Atletico Madrid.
As a result, Pep Guardiola is reportedly hoping to bring in another attacker during the winter window, per GiveMeSport. The outlet states that "there is a growing possibility of Manchester City landing a new centre forward during the winter transfer window.
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"Even though they turned down the opportunity to make a similar addition to their squad when they were inundated with proposals from agents after Alvarez sealed his exit."
Sporting director Txiki Begiristain is set to leave Man City at the end of the season and Sporting CP's Hugo Viana is coming in as his replacement. But transfer plans are in place for the next two windows, it is thought.
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Haaland has started every Premier League and European encounter this term. He has scored 14 times over the course of 15 appearances in all competitions so far this term.
Current ETV
Erling Haaland
F (C)
Man City
Erling Haaland
F (C)
Man City
ETV Range
€116.9M - €194.8M
Haaland to replace Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid
He is reportedly the replacement for Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid, who looks increasingly likely to leave the club next year. Fichajes reports that the La Liga giants are preparing a €200 million bid for Haaland in 2025.
The plan is for Haaland to replace Vinicius Jr, who looks increasingly likely to leave Madrid at the end of the season.
Vini Jr's contract with Madrid expires in 2027 and he is not interested in extending. The Brazilian seems open to a new challenge and is also upset that he did not win the Ballon d'Or. Vinicius Jr is wanted by the Saudi Pro League, as well as Man Utd and PSG, reported The Times last week.
