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Manchester City boss Guardiola rules out Haaland transfer

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Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland looks dejected [Pool via REUTERS/Marius Becker]

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City may not be able to afford to buy a striker this summer - ruling them out of the race to sign Erling Haaland.

Guardiola claimed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic meant even clubs with City's huge wealth may find it impossible to meet the asking prices of some clubs.

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