Borussia Dortmund's versatile striker Haaland has a 75million euros release clause with Manchester City and Real Madrid viewed as the potential destinations for the Norwegian. But with Real trying to secure Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from PSG, City have made Haaland a priority according to reports.
But when Guardiola he was asked about the rumours about Haaland, had to say this:
"I have no answer to your question," he said on Tuesday. "I have no concern about what will happen in this club next season. "We are playing with good strikers and for many years I never talk about transfers, especially when we are playing for this season."
However, Guardiola has spoken repeatedly this season about wanting a number nine after his attempt to lure Harry Kane from Tottenham last summer failed.
And, while the City boss remains a huge admirer of Kane, the fact the English striker still has two years left on his contract with Spurs means, signing Haaland will make more sense financially
Haaland has enhanced his reputation this term with 25 goals in 26 appearances for Dortmund this season, including a double in Saturday's 6-1 win over Wolfsburg. He has scored 82 goals in 85 games since joining Dortmund from Red Bull Salzburg in December 2019. Haaland is keen to test himself at a higher level and Dortmund have always known they were vulnerable to an approach from one of Europe's biggest clubs.
It is anticipated that Haaland's agent Mino Raiola will pocket a sizeable fee for his part in the transfer if it goes through and there is understandable caution around the direction of talks until they have reached a successful conclusion.