How Haaland's contract was agreed, who was involved and why the striker decided to sign up for nine and a half years

Manchester City have welcomed three new signings to the club this week, while there has also been a blockbuster breakthrough in extension talks with Erling Haaland.Txiki Begiristain and his Etihad

Last week a report from Paul Hirst for The Times suggested that John Stones or Manuel Akanji could be tried in midfield for Manchester City. So far Pep Guardiola’s side are yet to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window.

The City striker has been on a one-way trajectory since scoring on his professional debut at age 16 for Norwegian side Molde