Ilkay Gundogan accepts Erling Haaland would improve every top football team as Manchester City are looking for a move for the Borussia Dortmund striker.
Haaland is one of the world’s top forwards following his excellent stint in the Bundesliga and will leave for bigger things in the summer.
Man City is the best prospect to bring the Norway international in during the summer.
However, Barcelona wants to buy Haaland in the summer transfer window.
The Cules are currently rebuilding under Xavi following Ronald Koeman’s dismal spell at Camp Nou.
Pep Guardiola’s side hasn’t played with a striker regularly since Sergio Aguero’s heyday.
But Ilkay Gundogan claimed a hypothetical partnership between Haaland and City would work.
He said: “It’s a long time ago that we played with a classical striker. I think he is a player with great qualities who fits into every team.
“I think Haaland and Guardiola would work at Manchester City. Haaland has the quality for every top team.”
City often plays with a midfielder upfront in their forward line, with the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva playing there at points this season.
Haaland is a classic centre-forward who has scored 80 goals in 82 appearances for Dortmund, though he has a more direct style in comparison to City’s possession-based build-up.
Guardiola has generally avoided questions regarding City’s interest in Haaland, recently saying:
“Right now, listen, it’s impossible that I am going to talk about some guy who is not here.
“He’s a Dortmund player, and we have got an incredible run ahead of us.”
So, what’s next for Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund?
Liverpool is chasing Manchester City in the Premier League as they will be facing Burnley on 2nd April.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will host RB Leizing in Bundesliga.
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