Barcelona president sent Erling Haaland message as Rivaldo raises Man City striker concern
manchestereveningnews.co.ukYour Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, March 13. Manchester City fans are all saying the same thing after Barcelona appeared to rule themselves out of the race to sign Erling Haaland.
It was recently reported that a deal to bring Haaland to the Etihad was in place. MEN Sport understands that City have met with the 21-year-old's representatives and that some within his camp are desperate for him to move to Barcelona or Real Madrid.
The Blues' official line is that any news of a deal being confirmed for Haaland is premature. The Borussia Dortmund striker has strong links with City after his father, Alf-Inge, captained the club.
Pep Guardiola's side have longed for a long-term successor to Sergio Aguero after his departure last summer. Their efforts to sign Harry Kane didn't come to fruition, leaving them defending their Premier League crown without an out-and-out number nine. Click here for the full story. Brazil great Rivaldo has suggested that a lack of minutes for Gabriel Jesus at Manchester City has bothered the coach of his national team.
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