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#2 Erling Haaland | Borussia Dortmund
Erling Haaland is one of the best attackers in football right now.
The 21-year-old signed for Borussia Dortmund just last year and has hit the ground running since. Haaland already has otherworldly goalscoring numbers, with many touting him as a generational footballer.
Haaland received several offers before ultimately signing with Dortmund in 2020. Since then, his stock has increased exponentially, with many clubs showing real interest in the Norwegian.
Displaying a no-nonsense attacking style, Haaland has already racked up 62 goals and 18 assists in just 63 appearances for Dortmund. However, reports increasingly suggest that a move for the youngster is out of the question for this window.
While the move is unlikely to see fruition over the next week, there is no doubt about the youngster's goalscoring pedigree. Widely regarded as "the next big thing," Haaland is certainly an option to consider for the future.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo | Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the shock names to have been linked with Manchester City.
Arguably one of the greatest players in football history, Ronaldo has enjoyed several successful years in England, Spain and Italy. Having moved to Juventus from Real Madrid in 2018, the Portuguese's stint with the Old Lady has been described as a mixed bag.
Ronaldo won two consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus in his first two years, but their run came to an end this year after Inter Milan took home the trophy. While Ronaldo has broken several personal records and put up outstanding numbers, the internet was rife with rumors of his desire to seek a new club.
Although Ronaldo has yet to comment on any of the links, there have been reports that he was offered to City for €25 million. Considering his goalscoring pedigree and City's immediate requirement for a striker, Ronaldo most definitely fits the bill.
His past experience in the Premier League, outstanding fitness levels and understanding of the game are just a few reasons why the Manchester club would benefit from his signing.
It is, of course, considered high treason to sign for City after having played for Manchester United, but we still have about a week to see how things pan out.
Considering that Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona was previously unthinkable but still happened, it is fair to say nothing is improbable when it comes to transfer business.
