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19.05.2022 - 19:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City may need to add a left-back to their squad this summer following the signing of Erling Haaland.
That's according to former City full-back Bacary Sagna, who otherwise believes the Blues are well stock in every position. Pep Guardiola's side made a head start on the rest of their rivals this summer by announcing they have agreed a deal to sign Haaland before the window has even opened.
The Norwegian sensation will be signed in a deal that is expected to cost the club approximately £86million once agent fees and bonuses are factored in, with the actual transfer fee standing at a bargain £51million. Haaland has scored a remarkable 86 times in 89 games for Borussia Dortmund and will replace the goals that City lost with Sergio Aguero's departure.
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An out-and-out striker was one of the few area lacking in Guardiola's squad and Sagna believes that left-back is the only other that needs strengthening in the summer, naming AC Milan's Theo Hernandez as an ideal signing.
"They don't have to target anywhere; they are complete in every position," he told the Manchester Evening News, in association with Bet365. "Maybe Left-back if I had to cover one position. But still, they have been doing well. But left-back they don't have a natural left-footer, so that would be the one position.
"I like Theo Hernandez; he's playing really well and has potential. He has a bright future."
Sagna also expects Haaland to make his presence felt at the Etihad.
"I think he will have a great impact and will fit in well," he added. "He likes to press he likes to fight and he is clinical. For a long time now, City will have a tall
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