Erling Haaland: Manchester City move for Borussia Dortmund striker could be confirmed next week

The summer move of Erling Haaland to Manchester City could be confirmed next week.

The transfer for the Norwegian is expected to be announced soon in Germany.

The city is not responding to the reports.

Privately they say the deal is done, though their definition may differ from the media's, given the fine detail involved in such big-cash moves.

It is thought that almost all parts of the transfer are agreed, with City only needing to invoke the clause to start the transfer.

The transfer is one of the largest of the summer.

Mino Raiola had been involved in the discussions prior to his death.

Even though City are within touching distance of a second successive title achieved without an orthodox centre-forward, Guardiola has always stressed his desire to have one.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy refused to sell Harry Kane to City.

With Kane having two years left on his contract, Haaland is an easier deal to conclude.

The 21-year-old has scored 92 league goals in 121 appearances.

He was the youngest player to reach 20 goals.