Manchester City are targeting Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Erling Haaland and defensive midfielder Mikel Merino to bolster their options next season.
Pep Guardiola’s side have to remain on pace with Liverpool in the Premier League title race next season and will once again be keen to battle it out for the Champions League.
City currently remain in contention for both of those trophies, but have missed out on both the League Cup and FA Cup this season, meaning they’ll be looking to improve on that front and that means new arrivals.
It has already been reported Haaland is top of the priority list with Guardiola’s side still lacking a striker.
Manchester City are targeting Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Erling Haaland and defensive midfielder Mikel Merino to bolster their options next season
City’s pursuit of Haaland has taken a significant step forward, with the club agreeing terms with the player’s representatives.
Sportsmail understands 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 21-year-old striker’s £63million release clause at Borussia Dortmund and, if all goes according to plan, what is likely to be a five-year deal should be sealed in the next week or so.
Haaland, pictured as a child in a Man City shirt, is set to join the club for £63million
City are reportedly set to meet his £50million release clause of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, as they look to replace Fernandinho, who has announced that he will leave City in the summer.
The Spaniard has played a key role in his side’s La Liga campaign, making 27 league appearances, where he has scored three goals and grabbed four assists.
According to El Confidencial, the 25-year-old is a ‘top target’ for Guardiola having impressed the City boss with his performances in Spain.
City are reportedly set to meet his £50million release clause of…