Manchester City 'view Erling Braut Haaland as genuine target'

Manchester City are reportedly very much in the race for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland.

Pep Guardiola's side are expected to be in the market for a big-name striker next summer with Sergio Aguero's contract at the Etihad Stadium due to come to an end.

Haaland's future remains the subject of speculation, with Real Madrid and Manchester United both allegedly determined to sign him over the next couple of years.

However, according to Eurosport, City view the Norway international as 'a genuine target' and could contact Dortmund at the start of 2021 to officially express their interest.

Haaland has been in excellent form for BVB since arriving from Red Bull Salzburg in January, scoring 27 times in 29 appearances for the Bundesliga giants in all competitions.

The 20-year-old, who has managed 11 goals in 11 outings at club level during the 2020-21 campaign, is contracted to Lucien Favre's side until June 2024.