MANCHESTER CITY transfer target Erling Haaland enjoyed a friendly chat with Phil Foden at the Etihad following Wednesday night’s game.
The two young sensations went toe-to-toe in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg in Manchester on Wednesday night.
Foden was the hero for the hosts as he scored a stoppage-time winner after Kevin De Bruyne and Marco Reus traded blows in City’s 2-1 win.
But City fans may be just as grateful for Foden after he enjoyed a quick chat with Haaland at full-time of the game.
After the final whistle sounded, the pair embraced and shared a laugh as they talked.
Haaland – whose dad Alf-Inge played for City – even covered his mouth as he exchanged pleasantries with Foden.
And fans were quick to assume ‘Agent Foden’ was hard at work for his boss – despite Guardiola claiming they can’t afford to bring in Haaland this summer.
Accompanying a picture of their chin-wag, one tweeted: “Announce Haaland to City now.”
Another wrote: “Omg Foden is bringing Haaland home.”
A third added: “Foden and Haaland all over each other at the final whistle. The future of Manchester City.”
FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE
One speculated: “Love the way Foden asked Haaland if he was coming to City.”
Haaland – who grew up supporting City – had already set tongues wagging in the blue half of Manchester this week.
On Monday, Haaland was overheard calling the Etihad ‘beautiful’ as he enjoyed a quick tour before the first-leg.
And that came after he was spotted with a sky blue rucksack on his back while checking into the Lowry Hotel.
Guardiola insists City will not be paying that kind of money for anyone this summer – but knows all about his ability.
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, the Etihad boss said: “A player who can score this amount of goals at this age has not been easy to find in the past, honestly.
“He’s 20, the numbers speak for themselves. When that happens it’s because he can score right, left, counter-attacks, penalty box, headers.
“He’s a fantastic striker, everyone knows it. A blind guy can realise he’s a great striker, you don’t have to be a manager to realise it.
“The only thing I can say is that he is an exceptional striker. With his age, he is an exceptional striker.”
⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
