- Manchester City are considering a surprise target as backup for Erling Haaland
- City want to sign a striker after Julian Alvarez’s move to Atletico Madrid
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Manchester City are reportedly considering a surprise player as a replacement for Erling Haaland.
Haaland has started the new season in typically clinical fashion, scoring four goals in his first two Premier League games.
In total, Haaland has an impressive record of 94 goals in 101 games for City.
However, City manager Pep Guardiola is keen to bring in another striker as Haaland’s replacement.
The need to sign another striker was further heightened when Julian Alvarez left for Atletico Madrid for £81million.
Manchester City are considering a surprise target as backup for Erling Haaland
City want to sign a striker after Julian Alvarez’s £81m move to Atletico Madrid
Alvarez was keen to leave City after expressing frustration at not being involved in key games as much as he would have liked.
According to The AthleticsCity have identified Orri Oskarsson as a possible replacement for Haaland.
City are reportedly considering signing 19-year-old Orri Oskarsson from FC Copenhagen
City manager Pep Guardiola is keen to add another attacking option to his squad
The forward, who turns 20 this week, is an Iceland international with huge potential and is expected to cost just under £17m.
Oskarsson scored 23 goals in 61 games for Copenhagen and provided nine assists.
The prospect joined Copenhagen from Grotta in 2022 and also spent some time on loan at Sønderjyske.