Erling Braut Haaland 'pining for Manchester City move'

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland has been pining for a move to Manchester City in the summer, according to a report.

The highly-coveted striker's £63m release clause becomes active at the end of the season, with a host of top European clubs reportedly chasing his signature.

The reigning Premier League champions are one of the sides said to be interested in acquiring his signature, and according to Bild, the 21-year-old is desperate for the move to Pep Guardiola's side.

Guardiola has also given his approval for the Norwegian's signing the report suggests, as the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss looks to sign a central striker, after missing out on Harry Kane last summer.

However, issues surrounding payments to Haaland's agent Mino Raiola, and his father Alf-Inge Haaland, are what continue to hold up any potential agreement.

Haaland has endured an injury-hit campaign for Dortmund this season, but has still managed to register 18 goals in 20 Bundesliga appearances, including a brace in BVB's 6-1 thrashing of Wolfsburg on Saturday.