Man City line up move for lethal 75-goal frontman as perfect Haaland foil
City had been keen to enter the market for a player in the summer following Alvarez’s exit and a serious injury to young winger Oscar Bobb, with Fabrizio Romano stating they were keen to strengthen their attacking options in August.
The only signing Guardiola’s side made in the end was a deal for Brazilian winger Savio, who signed from sister club Troyes, although Argentine Claudio Echeverri will soon join from River Plate.
Rodri on Madrid’s radar
Elsewhere, it appears City could have a battle on their hands in order to keep Rodri, with Real Madrid targeting the 28-year-old.
The Spain midfielder has arguably become City’s best and most important player, but Madrid are reportedly hoping to achieve ‘world domination’ by signing him, Trent Alexander-Arnold and William Saliba.City want attacking reinforcements
City had scouts in the crowd at Celtic Park, according to HITC, which is also reporting that they’ve held an interest in the player for a number of years.
Although Haaland’s goal record is incredible, City have become somewhat reliant on him. Only three other players have scored this season, and he struggled against Inter Milan as the 2023 Champions League winners opened their campaign with a laborious draw against the side they beat in the final two seasons agoThe Norway striker has already scored nine league goals this term and is on the verge of netting his 100th Manchester City goal, despite only joining two years ago from Borussia Dortmund.
But competition and support in the squad is thin on the ground for Haaland after City reluctantly let Alvarez leave for Atleti in the summer.
And now, Guardiola is looking north of the border for a potential striker signing in the shape of Celtic star Furuhashi.
The 29-year-old Japan star has been in fine form for Brendan Rodgers’ side since arriving from Vissel Kobe in 2021, scoring 75 goals in 134 games for the Bhoys.
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