Manchester City NOT interested in Lionel Messi anymore, turn attention to Erling Haaland

Premier League heavyweights Manchester City are closer than ever to clinching ar league title this season, which could be ir third under Pep Guardiola. Despite ir exceptional form across competitions this season, Etih-based outfit have been focusing on strengning ir squ and went to extent of identifying Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi to le lines. But a recent report w claims club will t pursue Argentine's transfer. 

Lionel Messi transfer news: Messi Man City union fails

According to journalist Pol Ballus, Messi Man City union will t materialise w. club hierarchy believe that Messi's style of play will t go along well with current bunch of players at Etih, hence fing interest in signing six-time Ballon d'Or winner next summer. tably, 33-year-old could have joined on a free transfer with his contract set to expire in June this year. 

current Premier League leers have inste shifted ir focus on securing transfer of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund next summer. If in case club fail to sign rwegian international, efforts to land eir Tottenham striker Harry Kane or Inter Milan forward Romleu Lukaku will be undertaken. 

Erling Haaland transfer news: rwegian top target for Man City 

Manchester City's focus on Erling Haaland could be comprehended from recent update on Sergio Aguero. club's all-time leing goalscorer sees off his contract once current season concludes and h recently anunced that he will leave Etih outfit, bringing an end to his dece long stint in Premier League.

With Aguero's exit, Man City believe y need a goal poacher in ranks. And Haaland well fits requirements and could be convinced easily by citing Argentina international's absence. However, ir pursuit of 20-year-old will t come easy with likes of Real Mrid and Barcelona also interested in his transfer.  

Manchester City transfer latest: Dortmund demand €150 million for Haaland 

Borussia Dortmund have placed Erling Haaland value in excess of €150 million and rwegian forward has reportedly demanded a €352,000-a-week contract from his next club. Man City have deep pockets and with a hefty w earner like Sergio Aguero t continuing any furr, Premier League leers will have some funds to spend on transfer.

rwegian international's exceptional goalscoring numbers are eugh to attract suitors from across Europe. He has alrey scored 21 times in Bundesliga while also impressing prospective clubs with his impeccable performances in Champions League.

Im courtesy: Barcelona, Erling Haaland Twitter