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Manchester City may have identified the striker they want to support Erling Haaland

Perhaps the most difficult task for the Manchester City hierarchy when constructing Enzo Maresca’s squad is finding quality cover for Erling Haaland. Haaland will play the majority of games up front...

Manchester City may have identified the striker they want to support Erling Haaland

The Manchester City hierarchy are looking for a reliable backup for Erling Haaland, with the club's technical staff and scouting department closely monitoring Brazilian striker Evanilson from Bournemouth. Evanilson, 27, has scored 60 goals in 154 appearances for FC Porto and offers experience, dynamism, and dynamism to Manchester City's forwards.

His versatility includes dropping into space between the midfield and defence, drifting wide for additional options, and excellent pressing skills. Manchester City is willing to pay a €60 million price tag to secure Evanilson, and his transfer seems plausible if the club wants to address their striking needs in the January transfer window.

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