MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly set to move for Erling Haaland rather than Kylian Mbappe because of the Frenchman’s wage demands.
The Premier League leaders are after a striker this summer, with talisman Sergio Aguero’s contract set to come to an end.
Erling Haaland has scored 45 goals in 46 games for DortmundCredit: EPA
Kylian Mbappe is set to cost around £600,000-a-weekCredit: Reuters
With the Argentine having spent plenty of time on the treatment table this season, and Barcelona showing an interest, it may be time for City to move on from their iconic forward.
And according to The Athletic, they are more likely to move for Haaland as they are unwilling to compromise their wage structure for Mbappe.
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar is out of contract in 2022.
But he is believed to be asking for around £600,000-a-week for his next deal.
A move for Mbappe, 22, may become more viable next year, should he be available on a free transfer.
But in the meantime, Haaland is a more attractive deal for City chiefs.
The Sky Blues are one of six clubs being considered by the 20-year-old’s entourage for his next move from Borussia Dortmund.
The Etihad club have had difficulties in the past with Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola.
Haaland’s father Alf-Inge played for City between 2000 and 2003Credit: Getty Images – Getty
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But these troubles should be allayed by their relationship with the striker’s father Alf-Inge, who played at Eastlands between 2000 and 2003.
Haaland will be available for £65m in the summer of 2022, when a release clause in his contract becomes active.
But the Norwegian, who has scored 45 goals in 46 games for Dortmund, could leave sooner… for a considerably higher fee.
In addition to City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also under consideration by Haaland.
But another interested party Chelsea have ‘no chance’ of securing his signature.
Romelu Lukaku is also on City’s radar, as well as Tottenham star Harry Kane.
But the Sky Blues are unlikely to move for the Spurs hitman, given what chairman Daniel Levy would demand in return.
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