Man City identifies possible replacement for Erling Haaland as club plans on having a sit down talks in coming days

The return of City Xtra’s daily Manchester City transfer round-ups was not met with much enthusiasm, as the first day of the summer transfer window resulted in… In all honesty, it is a negligible amount.

The club’s transfer radar has been affected by the opening day of the market, which has resulted in the emergence of tenuous connections regarding a potential Erling Haaland replacement. This replacement is relatively close to home, as the player is currently affiliated with the City Football Group.

Also on the agenda were outgoings, as Mateo Kovacic garnered interest from a European league. The club in question was eager to initiate negotiations for the Croatian player almost immediately, despite his participation in the European Championships.

Finally, a daily Manchester City transfer round-up would be incomplete without some speculation regarding Erling Haaland’s purportedly inescapable departure from the Etihad Stadium in the upcoming seasons, as a new claim has surfaced regarding his contract situation.

After the first day of what is expected to be a tumultuous summer transfer window for Manchester City, both in terms of incomings and outgoings, the following is a comprehensive compilation of all the rumours that have surfaced in global media.

Manchester City are “huge admirers” of Girona striker Artem Dovbyk and regard him as a prospective replacement for Erling Haaland in the event of his departure. Dovbyk was the La Liga Golden Boot winner. Atletico Madrid is currently in negotiations to acquire Dovbyk, and City Football Group is attempting to implement a buy-back clause. (HITC)

Galatasaray will intensify their efforts to secure Mateo Kovacic following his identification in February. They are currently in the process of preparing an offer and anticipate meeting with the Premier League champions in the near future. (Fotomac)

Erling Haaland is not interested in signing a new Manchester City contract that would eliminate a release clause that is valued at approximately £170 million and is set to take effect in the summer of 2025. (HITC)

Agreements that have been verified
Southampton has an obligation to purchase Taylor Harwood-Bellis for £20 million.

Manchester City has extended Stefan Ortega’s contract by one year until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Manchester City has extended Scott Carson’s contract by one year until the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.