Erling Haaland passes medical at Man City ahead of move

City are ready to pay Borussia Dortmund £64m for the Norwegian striker who is poised to sign five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium

Erling Haaland has been allowed to take care of "personal matters" by Borussia Dortmund amid increased speculation the striker is poised to sign for Manchester City. Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Erling Haaland is poised to become a Manchester City player this week after passing a medical and the Premier League champions telling Borussia Dortmund they will activate the 21-year-old’s €75m (£64m) release clause.

The deal is expected to be announced imminently by the German club, Haaland having informed them of his wish to leave after two-and-a-half years in Germany. Personal terms between the player and City have been agreed. Haaland will earn a basic salary of around £350,000 a week with considerable bonuses and is poised to sign a five-year contract.