- Manchester City are considering a shock target as a back up for Erling Haaland
- City want to sign a striker following Julian Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid
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Manchester City are reportedly considering a shock target to provide backup for Erling Haaland.
Haaland has started the new campaign in typically clinical fashion, scoring four goals across his first two Premier League games.
In total, Haaland boasts a hugely impressive record of 94 goals in 101 appearances for City.
However, City manager Pep Guardiola is eager to bring in another striker to provide backup for Haaland.
The need to sign another forward was intensified by Julian Alvarez’s departure to Atletico Madrid for £81million.
Manchester City are considering a shock target as a back up for Erling Haaland
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City want to sign a striker following Julian Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid for £81million
Alvarez was eager to leave City after expressing his frustration at not being as heavily involved in big matches as he would have liked.
According to The Athletic, City have identified Orri Oskarsson as a potential backup for Haaland.
City appear unlikely to sign Oskarsson for now but rate him very highly.
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City are reportedly considering bringing in 19-year-old Orri Oskarsson from FC Copenhagen
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City manager Pep Guardiola is eager to have another attacking option in his squad
The forward, who turns 20 this week, is an Iceland international with much potential. It is anticipated that he could cost just under £17million.
Oskarsson has scored 23 goals in 61 games for Copenhagen, while he has provided nine assists.
The prospect signed for Copenhagen from Grotta in 2022 and also had a loan spell at Sonderjyske.
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