Manchester City are set to hold initial talks with Erling Haaland and his representatives this month - according to reports from Sports Illustrated.
Having coasted to a third Premier League title in four seasons, key figures in the Etihad Stadium boardroom broke the nine-figure barrier to sign £100million man Jack Grealish from Aston Villa last summer.
That came on the back of his swashbuckling displays for England at Euro 2020. However, after losing Sergio Aguero to Barcelona - before his sudden retirement - City were priced out of a move for England captain Harry Kane as he reluctantly pledged his immediate future to Tottenham.
Pep Guardiola passed on alternative options, yet remains in pole position to win another top-flight crown. As attentions turn to next summer, Haaland should take centre stage when his €64million release clause activates - leaving Borussia Dortmund facing up to the prospect of an almighty scramble for his services.
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