Erling Haaland’s sensational switch to Manchester City is set to become the biggest move of the summer transfer window but the 21-year-old’s deal could send shock waves throughout the rest of the market.
Sportsmail revealed that City’s pursuit of the Borussia Dortmund star had taken a significant step forward as the club agreed terms with the player’s representatives.
It is understood that a suitable financial package – which would make Haaland the Premier League’s highest-paid player on more than £500,000 a week – has been given the nod.
City are now expected to trigger the Norwegian’s £63million release clause at the Bundesliga side with a potential five-year deal likely to be sealed in the next week or so.
But Pep Guardiola’s coup for Haaland could have repercussions for the rest of Europe’s elite forwards with clubs across the continent’s top-flights scrambling to rearrange their plans ahead of the transfer window opening.
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at what Haaland’s sensational City move could mean for the top strikers across Europe.
Manchester City have agreed terms with the representatives of striker Erling Haaland
Haaland, pictured as a child in a Man City shirt, is set to join the club for £63million
Harry Kane
Man City missed out on bringing the Tottenham striker to the Etihad last summer but Pep Guardiola’s side have been linked to renewing their interest throughout the season.
The Spurs striker endured a slow start to the season but has since racked up 22 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions.
And much to Tottenham fans’ relief, their captain could now stay at the club this summer.
Man City missed out on bringing Tottenham striker Harry Kane to the Etihad last summer
City’s local rivals Manchester United have also been interested in Kane for some time, and potential boss Erik ten Hag is said to view him as a top target.
But Kane, who has two years left on his deal, is happy at Tottenham again thanks to the…