Shaun Wright-Phillips thinks Man City might have already hinted at Erling Haaland transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City's recent transfer record suggests they will prioritise a move for Erling Haaland this summer rather than return for Harry Kane, according to former Blues winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
City wanted to sign Kane last summer but Tottenham refused to do business and the Blues were forced to go into the current season without a recognised striker.
Since then, they have thrived with a rotating false nine, and remain in the hunt for a treble. Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez was signed in January and will join the pre-season squad in the summer.
Wright-Phillips, however, believes another striker should still be targeted this summer. And if it comes down to a choice between Haaland and Kane, he thinks the younger man is likely to be prioritised given the profile of signing City usually target. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola confirms the job he wants next after leaving Man City Speaking to Lord Ping, Wright-Phillips said City still need a new striker, and will hope for whoever arrives to have a similar impact to Ruben Dias. “City have already signed one striker [Alvarez], who’s meant to be fantastic," he said. "I haven’t seen too much of him, but he’s meant to be similar to Sergio Aguero.
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