Manchester City have struck personal terms with Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
The Daily Mail says sources in Germany close to the move say they now expect the 21-year-old to choose a switch to the Etihad Stadium. They say personal terms have been discussed and the framework of the transfer is ready to be signed off by City chiefs.
Haaland has a £63million release clause in his Dortmund contract, while the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, is also set to earn a substantial payment. Those fees, plus a signing-on bonus, are likely to take the total outlay towards £100m.
The financials are said to be affordable for City, who have made the Norway striker their number one transfer priority.
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are showing interest but City’s most significant rival is Real Madrid, who will continue fighting for the goal machine’s signature.
Yet there is a growing feeling across Europe that the Premier League champions are in pole position to land the continent’s hottest property and an expectation that he will line up for Pep Guardiola next season.
Haaland’s father, Alfie, spent three years at City after leaving Leeds United, and the family still share an affinity with the club.
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