Erling Haaland to make him the Premier League's highest-paid player.Haaland is one of the most sought-after players in the world heading into the upcoming summer transfer window.
He has starred for Borussia Dortmund over the past two years since joining from Red Bull Salzburg, scoring 82 goals in 85 appearances in all competitions.His goals helped Dortmund to win the DFB-Pokal trophy last season, though his current campaign has been badly disrupted by injury.
Despite those injury problems over this campaign, Haaland remains an attractive potential signing for many of Europe's top clubs given his remarkable scoring record.And it appears that City have now moved into pole position in the race to make Haaland their star striker.
The Daily Mail reports that the Premier League table toppers have made a 'significant step' in their pursuit.Negotiations with Haaland have reached such an advanced stage that they are now expected to trigger the release clause that will become active in his contract this summer.
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