City are still in Haaland hunt

they remain frontrunners to seal a deal for Lionel Messi should the Argentine follow up his threat to quit Barcelona.

Haaland, 20, is represented by Raiola – who fell out spectacularly with Guardiola over the City manager’s treatment of Zlatan Ibrahimovic when at Barcelona.

A senior Etihad source said: “There have been dealings with Mino Raiola in the past and if he represents a player we are interested in, it won’t be an issue. Personal issues don’t dictate what is best for the club.”