Rio Ferdinand raises Erling Haaland to Man City transfer concern set by Pep Guardiola

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has a £75million release clause that becomes active this season.

Rio Ferdinand has argued that Erling Haaland might think twice about signing for Manchester City next summer after Pep Guardiola 'announced his departure'.

Having started his sixth season at the Etihad Stadium, the Spaniard has drummed up question marks over his City future on the back of an appearance at a XP Investimentos event.

The 50-year-old was quoted as saying 'I must take a break' after his current contract expires in 2023.

Guardiola offered a swift u-turn on that comment during his latest pre-match press conference, but those initial quotes have certainly cast doubt on what the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager plans to do moving forward in his coaching career.

Having allowed Sergio Aguero to leave the club this summer, the Spaniard and figures responsible for transfers at the Etihad Stadium have, meanwhile, been linked with would-be replacements.

However, those pursuits for Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have come up short - but a swoop for Borussia Dortmund sensation Haaland remains on the cards.

As the clock ticks down to the 11pm transfer deadline tonight, the Norway striker will remain in Germany, though a release clause reported to be worth around £75million becomes active next summer.