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Man City identify surprise potential back-up to Erling Haaland after Julian Alvarez exit

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According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5722867/2024/08/25/manchester-city-orri-oskarsson-transfer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Orri Oskarsson has featured "high on the list" of targets that City have been exploring to beef up their options up front. The Premier League champions are considered "firm admirers" of the 19-year-old Iceland international.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Oskarsson played against City in a Champions league game last season and has already netted seven times in 11 appearances for Copenhagen so far in 2024-25. However, while City have seemingly shown interest in Oskarsson and he is expected to move before the upcoming transfer deadline, the same report from The Athletic suggests the Premier League champions won't now mount a formal approach. Other English sides, as well Porto and Real Sociedad could benefit from that, with Oskarsson valued at €20 million (£17m; $22m) plus add-ons.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Having sold Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for big money, City have been reluctant to jump into the transfer market for an expensive replacement. Instead, Pep Guardiola has talked up <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/james-mcatee-man-city-salford-silva-turned-back-man-utd/6oxh9ddojcxx1db7xq64xj0qh" target="_blank">James McAtee </a>and Oscar Bobb as they primarily seek to replace the Argentine from within, although the latter will <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/pep-guardiola-devastating-oscar-bobb-injury-update-man-city-star-impresses-pre-season/blt469ddd571ad0db63" target="_blank">spend the next few months on the sidelines with a fractured leg</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-transfer-masterstroke-ilkay-gundogan-ageing-midfield-revamp-pep-guardiola/blt3e9ecc07616b2be8" target="_blank">Ilkay Gundogan has been an unexpected bonus in the final stages of the transfer window to boost depth in midfield with a proven and experienced star</a>. But City appear happy with what they have as the transfer deadline approaches.

WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?

Man City identify surprise potential back-up to Erling Haaland after Julian Alvarez exit | Goal.com

Manchester City are linked with a little known Copenhagen striker in the final days of the summer transfer window.