Man City may have already sold their next Haaland for just £15m-Breaking news- why would he sold him,he has a lot of potential, Pep Guardiola could have kept him as Haaland backup, it’s very sad but that he sold this Gem who’s now becoming a plorific striker across the globe, Manchester city fans slams Pep Guardiola after selling this youngster 😳😳

### Manchester City Seek to End Losing Streak Amid Questions Over Erling Haaland’s Form

 

Manchester City head into their next fixture looking to halt a rare run of four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a League Cup exit at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola’s men have also lost back-to-back Premier League matches to Bournemouth and Brighton, alongside a heavy 4-1 Champions League defeat to Sporting Lisbon.

 

Central to City’s struggles is the recent dip in form of star striker Erling Haaland. The prolific Norwegian, who started the season with 10 goals in his first five Premier League games, has managed just two goals in his last six league matches and five goals overall in his previous nine appearances.

 

Haaland’s scoring drought is a stark contrast to his remarkable debut campaign at City, where he fired 52 goals in all competitions, helping secure the treble of Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles. In total, the 24-year-old has amassed an extraordinary 105 goals and 14 assists in 114 games for the club since joining from Borussia Dortmund for £51 million in 2022.

 

Despite his struggles, Haaland remains a cornerstone of Guardiola’s plans, but speculation continues to swirl about his future, with Real Madrid reportedly interested in the striker.

 

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### Did Manchester City Sell Haaland’s Heir Too Soon?

 

While City look to resolve Haaland’s dip in form, questions have arisen about whether the club prematurely sold his potential long-term successor, Liam Delap. The 21-year-old forward, son of former Premier League midfielder Rory Delap, was sold to newly-promoted Ipswich Town in the summer for £15 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons.

 

#### **Liam Delap’s Academy Success and Championship Struggles**

 

Delap’s departure followed mixed loan spells in the Championship, where he scored just 12 goals across 68 appearances for Stoke City, Preston North End, and Hull City over two seasons. This was a stark contrast to his prolific academy career at City, where he netted 46 goals and provided 16 assists in 53 matches across the U18 and U23 levels.

 

City may have considered Delap surplus to requirements after failing to replicate his youth-level scoring prowess in senior football.

 

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### **Delap’s Premier League Resurgence**

 

However, since his move to Ipswich, Delap has shown promise in the Premier League, scoring six goals in 11 matches for a struggling team. His efficiency and ruthlessness in front of goal, despite limited chances, have caught the attention of top clubs, including Manchester City, Arsenal, and Newcastle United.

 

#### **Potential Regret for City?**

 

Talent scout Jacek Kulig has hailed Delap as a “complete” striker with “powerful” finishing, suggesting he has the tools to succeed at the highest level. If Delap continues his impressive form, City may come to regret letting him go, particularly given Haaland’s uncertain future and the club’s ongoing need for a long-term striking option.

 

For now, City’s focus remains on rediscovering their winning form and getting the best out of Haaland. However, Delap’s emergence as a Premier League talent serves as a reminder of the fine margins in identifying and retaining future stars.