Overview

• Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland would be a dream signing for any club but reiterated the striker has a long contract at Manchester City.
• Haaland has started the season with 11 goals in eight appearances, including braces in his last two games.
• Manchester City state Haaland signed a 10-year contract in January that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2034.
• Some outlets describe the agreement as nine years, reflecting inconsistent reporting on the contract’s length.
• Spanish reports have linked Barcelona and president Joan Laporta with interest, which Guardiola countered by saying he believes Haaland intends to fulfil his deal.