Sign up forfor news on the biggest players and tournamentsManchester City have shelved plans to sign Lionel Messi, with Erling Haaland now their No.1 target. From the Premier League, Manchester United, Chelsea and City are all believed to be in the mix. City have the financial muscle to easily afford the striker, despite Dortmund believing to value him at around £150m. And according to Mirror Sport, Pep Guardiola’s side will prioritise a move for Haaland, after their pursuit of Lionel Messi went cold. The report adds that City are “not actively pursuing Messi” thus is their determination to seal a deal for Haaland.

Source: Express April 05, 2021 16:57 UTC