Bayern Munich Sporting Director Confirms Bundesliga Champions Tried Signing Man City Star Erling Haaland

• Hasan Salihamidžić has finally revealed Bayern Munich were in talks to sign Erling Haaland before the striker decided to sign for Manchester City
• The Bundesliga champions were hoping to replace Robert Lewandowski with the 21-year-old striker but rather bought Sadio Mane from Liverpool
• Haaland has scored 9 goals in his first 5 Premier League games for the Citizens in an explosive start to life in England

Erling Haaland is the star of the English Premier League after his explosive start for Manchester City but the Norwegian striker could have been a Bayern Munich player.

The 22-year-old forward had been instrumental to Borussia Dortmund’s success in the Bundesliga thereby prompting the interest of Bayern Munich chiefs.

According to SB Nation, Bayern Munich Sporting Director, Hasan Salihamidžić has now admitted the Bavarians had held talks with Haaland about a potential transfer to the Allianz Arena.

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“We were in talks, but it became clear that things might not work out for both sides. That’s why he’s playing for Manchester City now and that’s why we have other players.”

Bayern Munich will eventually sign Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane from English Premier League giants, Liverpool who has now become an integral member of the Bavarians.

Bayern Munich spoke with Ronaldo's agent during transfer saga

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich discussed a potential summer deal with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent but ultimately opted against bringing him from Manchester United, Goal reports.

The Portuguese striker desired to leave the Red Devils during the summer transfer window in order to sign with a team that would be participating in the Champions League this year.

Many clubs were mentioned as potential destinations for the 37-year-old, including Bayern, but no deal came together, and he ended up staying at Old Trafford.

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Erling Haaland equals Sergio Aguero’s Premier League record

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erling Haaland's first-half goal blitz has seen the prolific Norwegian striker write his name in the history books of the Premier League.

The former Borussia Dortmund marksman came under scrutiny after his quiet outing in the Community Shield but swiftly replied his critics with a brace on his Premier League debut against West Ham United.

And ever since then, the 23-year-old has not looked back, wreaking havoc on opposition defenders and leaving managers startled with his sheer proficiency in front of goal.