For many Manchester City fans, it’s hard to imagine the club without Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker won the hearts of supporters almost instantly after arriving in 2022, netting an incredible 53 goals in 52 games as City stormed to the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final.
Just last night (October 23), in a Champions League match against Sparta Prague, Haaland further cemented his legacy by scoring a stunning flying backheel as part of his brace for the reigning English champions. Barcelona has been eyeing the Norwegian star for months, but Haaland has seemed determined to stay with City.
However, his future is now in doubt, with Real Madrid showing strong interest in signing him. According to Caught Offside, Real Madrid’s enthusiasm for Haaland has forced Manchester City to consider potential replacements. One name that has emerged is Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising forwards. The Swedish striker has racked up an impressive 56 goals and 19 assists over the past two seasons.
While Haaland’s transfer value is unknown, Manchester City has not set a price on him yet, and with a contract running until 2027, any potential sale would likely break the world transfer record.
### Aston Villa Striker Sparks Interest
Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is their main man, but it’s Colombian striker Jhon Durán who has been grabbing headlines recently. Durán played a pivotal role in Villa’s historic Champions League victory over Bayern Munich earlier this season.
Despite his strong form, which prompted manager Unai Emery to praise him as “on fire,” Durán expressed frustration after being substituted in a recent match against Bologna, kicking the dugout in anger.
With seven goals across all competitions this season, the 20-year-old has attracted attention from European giants. According to Fichajes, both Arsenal and Barcelona are expected to battle for Durán’s signature in the January transfer window, with his value reportedly around £90 million. The Colombian forward has a long-term contract with Villa that runs until 2030.
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