Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola have seemingly set their sights on an 'incredible' new target amid reports they're edging closer to signing Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland.

The Lowdown: City in pole position for Haaland...

A plethora of credible claims have backed that City are by far the frontrunners to seal a summer deal for Haaland.

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Journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic revealed last week that the 21-year-old has given his green-light to join Guardiola's side, as also backed by The Times.

The Daily Mail, sharing news on City's interest in West Ham United star Declan Rice last week, thereafter claimed that a move is already 'agreed' to sign Haaland as Sky Blues sporting director Txiki Begiristain sets his sights on a Fernandinho replacement.

Meanwhile, this week, even ex-Man City forward Rodney Marsh got in the act - taking to Twitter and saying that the striker's move to Eastlands is 'done'.

City supporters, fresh off an absolutely exhilarating night of Champions League semi-final action against Real Madrid, could be interested to hear of an 'offer' as Guardiola joins the mix for a brand new target.

The Latest: City offer on the table...

According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Premier League champions, and by extension their boss, are now eyeing Championship starlet Djed Spence.

It is claimed he has five 'offers', including one from City, but the player himself is a fan of bitter rivals Man United.

He explained (via Twitter): "Update #Spence: Selling price is €12-15m! It is said that he has got 5 offers. City, Arsenal & Tottenham are among the interested clubs. Jedd‘s dream is to play for #MUFC one day. He is a fan! Been told there should be still a loose contact with #FCBayern."

The Verdict: Win the race?

The competition for Spence's signature is evidence of his real quality and sky high potential.

He has been shining in England's second tier on a loan spell at Nottingham Forest from parent club Middlesbrough with former Scotland international Alan Hutton recently calling him 'incredible' and 'ready for the next level'.

The only sticking point may be his affection for the Red Devils, and as City target a possible future heir to Kyle Walker on the right side, Guardiola will want players who think of Eastlands as a priority move.

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