Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday (May 10) responded to the reports of the club being close to finalising a deal for Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

'Everybody knows...': Pep Guardiola responds to reports of Manchester City signing Erling Haaland

The sports hall doors in the quiet Norwegian town of Bryne were always open, a welcome escape for the local children. Many football talents emerged, but one in particular stuck out: Erling Braut Haaland.

Haaland, the star product of an unlikely football factory

Sergio Aguero's departure from Manchester City looks set to kick-start a "derby" between City and Manchester United for the signature of Europe's hottest striking talent - Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland.

Aguero's City exit kick-starts Manchester race to sign Haaland