Manchester City are determined to land Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund next summer, with reports in Spain suggesting the English champions have already made contact with his representatives.
City have been in the market for a centre forward for some time and failed in their bid to land England captain Harry Kane last summer, with Tottenham steadfastly refusing all approaches for their star man.
The Premier League leaders' need for a striker was further strengthened this week following the £55million sale of Ferran Torres to Barcelona.
The Spaniard is versatile and can operate across the front three, leaving Pep Guardiola with no recognised centre forward.