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Pep Guardiola names Erling Haaland 'one of the best in the world' as Man City are pitted against Dortmund in the Champions League, but refuses to be drawn on a summer move for the in-demand striker

Pep Guardiola labelled Erling Haaland as one of the finest strikers in the world after Manchester City were pitted against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Haaland became the fastest player ever to reach 20 goals in Europe’s premier club competition earlier this month, achieving the feat in only 14 matches.

The 20-year-old is a summer transfer target for City and while Guardiola refused to be drawn on their interest, he did praise the frontman’s general ability.

Pep Guardiola has labelled Erling Haaland (pictured) as one of the finest strikers in the world

‘He’s a player for Dortmund and I don’t like it when people talk about our players.