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Stephen Killen

Man City 'focus' on Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and other transfer rumours

Manchester City are said to be focused on challenging Real Madrid and Barcelona for Erling Haaland if he's available in the summer, according to reports.

The Blues were heavily interested with Harry Kane in the summer and saw a number of attempts rebuffed. They were made to rue their missed opportunity of signing the England international as he scored twice in their 3-2 win over City on Saturday.

Kane has flourished under Antonio Conte and whilst they saw their title charge dented, sources have told ESPN that they will continue to monitor the Spurs skipper as well as Erling Haaland.

Rob Dawson from ESPN reports that Pep Guardiola faces a predicament in the summer as the "potential availability" of the Norwegian powerhouse is a blow for Saturday's match-winner if he still has hope of playing for the Premier League champions.

However, City are currently focused on challenging Real Madrid and Barcelona for Haaland's signature.

The former Salzburg forward missed their Europa League defeat to Rangers in midweek as he continues to battle injury problems, with a groin issue the latest setback.

Despite his injury woes, he has scored 16 goals in 14 Bundesliga appearances, providing five assists.

Meanwhile, City are said to be looking into the possibility of signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer and is said to be subject to interest from a number of clubs for a free transfer.

According to Fichajes, the Blues could be one of them, they say the signing fits Guardiola.

Although it wouldn't be the first transfer that crossed enemy lines in recent history, Carlos Tevez swapped the Old Trafford for the Etihad in 2009.

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