Talks are progressing well over Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signing a new lucrative contract extension, which would see him become the highest-paid player in Premier League history

Manchester City are working a major push to extend Erling Haaland's contract at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland has been simply sensational for Pep Guardiola's side following his 2022 transfer move from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

Erling Haaland has been locked in talks with Manchester City over a new contract and the Premier League champions are confident he will put pen to paper.

Manchester City are increasingly confident striker Erling Haaland will sign a new deal at the club that would make the 24-year-old the Premier League's top earner. (Mirror) Meanwhile, West Ham are looking at a move for City midfielder James McAtee in January.

Manchester City are 'increasingly confident' that Erling Haaland will sign a new contract, but they have 'come to terms' with the fact that they won't be able to remove his release clauses, according to a report.