Pep Guardiola accepts Erling Haaland deal may damage prospects of other players

“We could not go to sign (Kylian) Mbappe, for example, as a top-class player because normally we play with just one striker."

Erling Haaland’s presence at Manchester City could limit the club’s ability to sign alternative forwards (Peter Byrne/PA)

Pep Guardiola accepts Erling Haaland’s bumper new contract could prevent Manchester City signing any more top-level strikers.

The City manager’s comments come as the club appear to be closing in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush.