The summer transfer of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City could be finalized this week
According to multiple sources, the £63 million transfer for the Norwegian is finalized, with an announcement expected soon in Germany.
The city is refusing to comment on the widespread reports.
Privately, they say the deal isn't done, though their definition of "done" may differ from the media's, given the fine print involved in such large-money transactions.
It is believed that nearly all aspects of the transfer have been agreed upon, with City only needing to trigger the clause to activate the transfer.
The move would be one of the most significant of the summer.
Since a deal to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur fell through, the Norwegian international has been the Blues' top target to replace Sergio Agüero - and it appears that they have finally got their man.
This morning, David Ornstein broke the exclusive story that Haaland's transfer to the Etihad Stadium is a done deal, with personal terms agreed upon between City, Dortmund, and the players' representatives last month.
Prior to his death, sports agent Mino Raiola was involved in the discussions, with associates carrying the process to its conclusion.
Even though City is on the verge of a second consecutive Premier League title without a traditional center-forward, Guardiola has always expressed a desire for one.
Last summer, City attempted to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy refused to sell.
And, with two years remaining on Kane's contract, Haaland is a less difficult deal to close due to his release clause.
In 121 league appearances for Molde, Red Bull Salzburg, and Dortmund, the 21-year-old has scored 92 league goals.
Last year, he became the youngest player in Champions League history to score 20 goals.
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