He's the one player I want above all others, I truly believe he'd transform us into the greatest club side England has ever seen. but it's delusional to think Haaland would discount Madrid offhand and see us as his only option. Madrid are the most prestigious club in world football; I love City with every fibre but that's a truth I and every other City fan should be comfortable with. And they're not slipping into obscurity, they are still winning trophies. If we continue on our trajectory, we will one day have that allure and aura.
Irrespective of the rumour mill, I believe Haaland has whittled his options down to Madrid and ourselves. We play a brand of football that, in my opinion, is unparalleled at this moment. We have the best manager of his generation. And there's the romanticism of his family ties with City. But the club will have to offer a wage commensurate with his ability and current standing; he's already, in my not outrageous opinion, the best striker in the world before the age of 22. If we only offer parity or, heaven forbid, less than Madrid are offering, then we don't stand a chance. It's as simple as that.