Erling Haaland could be gutted if 'underrated' teammate leaves now, he text him about Man City's interest

Erling Haaland scored two goals in Manchester City's 4-0 win against Wolves, signaling a strong start to his Premier League season. As one of the team's four captains, he is focused on leading the squad to compete on all fronts under Pep Guardiola.

Haaland's success may depend on Manchester City retaining key players, such as Savinho, whose potential move to Tottenham was blocked. The Brazilian had frequently assisted Haaland last season, making his retention important for the striker.

However, Guardiola aims to reduce the squad size and has hinted at further departures. Defender Manuel Akanji has attracted interest from Galatasaray, and his potential exit could upset Haaland, as the two have been teammates since their time at Borussia Dortmund. Haaland previously described Akanji as "underrated" and played a role in his transfer to Manchester City.

Despite Akanji's occasional errors last season, he has been a valuable player, praised by teammates like Jack Grealish for his speed and skill. Guardiola's decision to bench him in the Wolves match may indicate openness to his departure. If Akanji leaves, Haaland is likely to be disappointed but will remain focused on helping Manchester City achieve further success.