Haaland: "I'm not the best striker on the planet"
Erling Haaland does not rate himself number one. Speaking at the World Cup on June 16, your striker named Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé ahead of him (6).
"I would say I'm up there, I don't think I scored the most goals this season. So, statistically no, I'm not. Harry Kane and [Kylian] Mbappé scored more goals than me, so I'm not" (6).
Honest. And the numbers back him up, Kane and Mbappé both outscored him last season.
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Haaland sightseeing in New York after first World Cup goals
He earned the break. Haaland scored his first World Cup goals for Norway, then hit New York with his girlfriend for some sightseeing on Wednesday (7). No drama here, just a player enjoying the moment between matches.
City weighing up Tonali alongside Anderson pursuit
Midfield could get a double lift. City are reportedly considering a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, alongside the well-documented pursuit of Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson (1).
The Athletic reported productive talks this week, with Tottenham also in the mix (1). Anderson alone could cost north of £100 million. Adding Tonali would be a statement.
Ederson trying to lure Ake to Fenerbahçe
Your former goalkeeper is working the phone. Ederson is reportedly trying to convince Nathan Ake to join him at Fenerbahçe (2).
Ake is already one of several defenders linked with an exit this summer, alongside Ruben Dias. Losing him would deepen a defensive rebuild that already needs a John Stones replacement.
Semenyo credits Guardiola: "He taught me a lot in six months"
Antoine Semenyo has not forgotten who shaped him. "Guardiola heeft me heel veel geleerd in zes maanden," the Ghana forward said, Guardiola taught him a lot in six months (3).
Short stint, lasting impact. That is the kind of coaching imprint City leaves on players.
Barcelona tracking Oulai, a player City already watched
Barcelona are now monitoring Oulai at the World Cup, a player City and Chelsea have both tracked previously (5). No formal bid from anyone yet, but three big clubs circling the same name tells you the scouting reports are glowing.
Fan reactions
The Tonali links have split opinion. One fan on Reddit called Tonali "A WORLD-CLASS Player" playing alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice and somehow "looking better than both of them," urging Hugo Viana to move fast. Others are more focused on the Anderson deal. Full thread here
