Steve Nicol thinks Erling Haaland could be the answer to Man City winning a trophy. (0:57) There is still a lot of gossip about who is moving where, even though the January transfer window is closed. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip and deals. According to The Daily Mail, Manchester City have a deal in place to sign the most wanted man in football, Erling Haaland. According to the report, personal terms have been discussed and the framework of the deal is ready to be signed off by City bosses. Haaland has a release clause of 63 million, but Mino Raiola's agent fees and a signing-on bonus are likely to take the total towards 100 million. It is said that this is affordable for City, who have made the star their main priority in the transfer market. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have shown interest in him, but City appears to have emerged as the biggest competition for Haaland. The expectation is that Haaland will sign with City next season, as they are the favorites to sign him. One of the biggest questions surrounding the current City side is whether they would benefit from having a natural forward like Haaland, who has scored 23 goals and assisted six more in just 20 matches this season. - ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.)
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- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access The process of appointing their next manager has begun, with contact made through intermediaries to assess the availability of preferred candidates. There are fears that a string of poor results and the risk of missing out on European football, as well as doubts over the futures of senior players and reports of unrest within the squad, is affecting the process. According to sources, at least one coach in the frame for the job has used his own contacts to gauge the mood in the dressing room and assess how committed key players are to remaining at Old United in an effort to discover how big of a rebuild is required. It has been suggested that short-term success at the club could be defined by the fact that it could take years for United to become realistic challengers in the premier league. There are a number of candidates that will be considered for the role, but United remain committed to an extensive search that will include a number of candidates. According to sources, the club are hoping to make an announcement before the end of the season to make sure the new man is involved in the recruitment of new players. The recruitment department and the managers at Old Trafford have veto power over signings. Barnwell's best moves are 100-51 and 50-1.
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09.00 GMT: Manchester United chiefs are increasingly concerned that a chaotic end to the season is having a damaging impact on their search for a new permanent manager, sources told ESPN's Rob Dawson.
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