Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Erling Haaland's summer move to Manchester City was a 'display of demand' on the club's talisman Kevin De Bruyne.
De Bruyne has racked up 13 goal involvements in the Premier League this campaign as last season's champions, now bolstered by the arrival of Haaland, look to continue their run of domestic dominance.
Speaking ahead of City's final Premier League game of the year ahead of the winter break for the World Cup, Ferdinand explained the Norwegian's arrival in Pep Guardiola's team has provided an even greater platform for De Bruyne to showcase his talents.