Erling Haaland 'is Manchester City's first-choice target in the summer', with Pep Guardiola to 'push hard' to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker - but Real Madrid 'pose the biggest threat' in race to secure his signature

Manchester City will go all-out in their attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland next summer, according to reports, with the in-demand superstar said to be their No 1 target.

Haaland is widely expected to leave his club at the end of the season, and his release clause - valued at just £64million - is certain to spark a tussle over his signature between a number of elite clubs.

City are likely to be near the front of the queue, and The Athletic have claimed that they have placed Haaland at the forefront of their transfer plans.