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CHRIS SUTTON: Erling Haaland's speed, strength and left foot make him the perfect signing for Pep Guardiola... he may not be the finished article but his so-called 'weaknesses' can become strengths at Manchester City

With Manchester City in pole position to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, Sportsmail's Chris Sutton breaks down the striker's strengths - and highlights a few areas Pep Guardiola may want to work on.

Sutton, who won the Golden Boot in 1998 and forged phenomenal partnerships with Alan Shearer and Henrik Larsson, knows a thing or two about forward play.

Norwegian Haaland has scored 23 goals from his 19 Champions League outings and is Europe's hottest property. Here's why the 21-year-old is the perfect fit for Guardiola's City...

Pep Guardiola on the touchline for Manchester City
Erling Haaland in action for Borussia Dortmund

Man City are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland (right)

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Before we wax lyrical, for the heck of it, we'll start with Haaland's worst attribute: his heading.