Manchester City has become reluctant to pay the release clause for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland upfront in any potential transfer, according to a report.
The BVB striker looks set to leave Signal Iduna Park this summer, with the Norwegian’s £63m release clause becoming active for potential suitors.
Pep Guardiola‘s side is one of a number of top European clubs hoping to acquire Haaland’s signature for next season, but 90min is reporting that City does not want to pay for the transfer in one lump sum.
The report outlines how City does value the 21-year-old at a far higher price than his clause, but would prefer to spread the transfer cost over a period of time.
In order to do so, the reigning Premier League champions are willing to offer the Bundesliga outfit more money than the clause requires, in order to persuade Dortmund to agree to a separate deal and gain the advantage over rival clubs in the process.
This is an approach that Dortmund is certainly open to according to the report, which would allow them to maximize their return on Haaland.
The striker has managed to net 16 Bundesliga goals in 19 league appearances so far this season, in what has been an injury-hit campaign.
