Haaland jokes about splashing out on Percy Pigs after initial 'student' shop

IN possibly the biggest deal of the summer... Erling Haaland has bought a bag of Percy Pigs.

In a SunSport exclusive earlier this month, the 22-year-old superstar was spotted decking out his new Manchester digs with a "student" shop at a Sainsbury's Local.

Haaland - who spent the first three years of his life in Britain - is quickly adjusting to local culture.

And it seems the Manchester City hot shot has now discovered one of the finest foods the country has to offer.

He tweeted: "Went shopping today again! What did I buy? Anyone.

"(At M&S) Bought a bag of Percy Pig (don't tell anyone)."

But the biggest bargain of this transfer window may belong to Pep Guardiola for grabbing himself one of the world's best strikers for £51million.

The former Dortmund man is quickly becoming a fan favourite.

And the tongue in cheek quips on Twitter are turning him into a cult hero.

Haaland has shown his sense of humour in dealing with the media attention in England so far.

The son of versatile ex-City star, Alf-Inge, says he enjoys the lifestyle.

He spoke to Ruhr Nachrichten while in Germany and said: “Honestly, when I was young I wanted to be famous. I enjoy the attention.

"Of course, my life has changed a lot. There are some things that are no longer possible, especially in public. But I'm not complaining because that's what I wanted.”

On the pitch, a bromance with the ever-popular Jack Grealish is helping the cause.

Haaland is ready to take the Premier League by storm after an electric start to his City career.

The friendly with Bayern Munich at the home of the Green Bay Packers was interrupted by spectacular thunder and lightning.

But the only strike that mattered was the one from the Norway international — less than 12 minutes into his first appearance.