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title: "Manchester City: Fans react to Erling Haaland transfer news"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-fans-react-to-erling-haaland-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "George McGibbon"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2021-03-30T17:35:46Z"
modified: "2021-03-30T17:35:46Z"
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# Manchester City: Fans react to Erling Haaland transfer news

**Fans of Manchester City have been reacting to a post on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/City_Xtra/status/1376643989101809664), which relayed a report regarding City’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund centre-forward, Erling Haaland.**

According to James Ducker’s article for [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/03/29/sergio-aguero-leave-manchester-city-end-season/), Manchester City view Haaland as Sergio Aguero’s long-term successor at the Etihad Stadium, with Pep Guardiola’s side thought to be eager to get a deal done for the 20-year-old despite likely competition from Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United, following confirmation of Aguero departure this summer.

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Ducker also goes on to claim that, in spite of the fact a move for the [£99 million-rated](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erling-haaland/marktwertverlauf/spieler/418560) Norway international almost certainly meaning that City would have to smash their £65 million incoming transfer record, the club’s desire to sign the Dortmund forward remains strong.

And, after [City Xtra](https://twitter.com/City_Xtra/status/1376643989101809664) relayed the report on Twitter, fans of Manchester City flocked to have their say on the matter, with many appearing ecstatic at the prospect of their club pursuing a deal for the centre-forward this summer.

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### So, what exactly did these Manchester City fans have to say in reaction to the report regarding Erling Haaland?

**“That’s what I like to hear!”**

[@JMC\_OfficiaI](https://twitter.com/JMC_OfficiaI/status/1376644089421123585)

**“This is what we like to hear. Eases the pain of today’s news.”**

[@Priceless\_Silva](https://twitter.com/Priceless_Silva/status/1376645072901566468)

**“This is getting spicy.”**

[@DiasMcfc](https://twitter.com/DiasMcfc/status/1376644625755217932)

**“If we just sign him I would be very happy.”**

[@mancitymj14](https://twitter.com/mancitymj14/status/1376681559990927365)

**“He’s the only reasonable replacement.”**

[@MattHarl42](https://twitter.com/MattHarl42/status/1376644770727145476)

**“Firstly, Aguero is irreplaceable. But apart from that, this is needed.”**

[@lnGoodKompany](https://twitter.com/lnGoodKompany/status/1376647333107150850)

**“Just pay whatever it needs to get him. If we don’t get Haaland after letting Aguero go someone needs to leave.”**

[@NickFilipovich](https://twitter.com/NickFilipovich/status/1376645300182482945)

**“WHAT I LIKE TO HEAR.”**

[@WaporteMC](https://twitter.com/WaporteMC/status/1376645291181543427)

***In other news: These Man City fans were ecstatic as this transfer news emerged – find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-transfer-rumours/manchester-city-fans-react-to-riyad-mahrez-update/)!***