City finally caught sight of their potential summer signing Erling Haaland, as the striker landed at Manchester ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s clash with Pep Guardiola’s side on Tuesday.
The 20-year-old striker has reportedly been linked with a move to the Etihad in recent months.
With Sergio Aguero expected to leave the club this summer, City are seen as favourites to land his signature.
Haaland has remained a consistent goal scorer in his second season with the German outfit both in the Bundesliga and Champions League.
Haaland was spotted sporting a £2,000 Louis Vuitton backpack in the same bright blue colours as Manchester City’s kit.
The striker, whose father played for City – has scored ten goals for Dortmund in six Champions League matches to help lead them reach the quarter-finals.
However, Guardiola has revealed that they may break their transfer record – of £62million on Ruben Dias – but refused to speak about Haaland links.
“So far, the club has decided not to spend close to £100m for a player,’ Guardiola said on the eve of meeting Dortmund.
“Maybe in the future it will happen when the club decides it is necessary to improve the team for the next five to 10 years. The organisation has so far decided not to and that is why we haven’t. Maybe in the future.
“Spending a lot of money on one player doesn’t give you an advantage to win. Football is a team game, everyone makes a contribution. Competitions are not won by one player, it is every player.”
Haaland has 33 goals in 32 games this season and became the youngest-ever player to reach 20 Champions League strikes.
“He’s exceptional but it’s not appropriate for me to talk about him,’ Guardiola added before being pressed on the 20-year-old’s qualities.
“The numbers speak for themselves. He can score right, left, counter attacks, in the box, headers. He’s a fantastic striker, everyone knows it. A blind guy can realise he’s a good striker, it’s not necessary to be a manager.”
