Manchester United fans were left fearing the worst after seeing transfer target Erling Haaland arrive at the Lowry Hotel.
Haaland is set to be in the middle of a mass bidding war this summer, with a host of teams around Europe interested.
The Borussia Dortmund wonderkid will only be available for an eye-watering fee this summer - unless he pushes for a move away from the Signal Iduna Park.
The Bundesliga contenders want to keep him until next year at the very least, and have demanded any interested team pays Β£130million - double what his release clause will be next year.
However, both Manchester clubs are eager to sign him and are set to enter into a bidding war this summer.
Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club.
The Norwegian wonderkid will play against his possible future club tonight as Dortmund travel to the Etihad to face City.
And after he arrived at the Lowry Hotel on Tuesday, United fans quickly noted that he was wearing a sky blue backpack with a matching facemask.
Observers took to social media to suggest that this choice of attire was a subtle nod to his future club.
Fans believe the move was a cheeky move from his agent, Mino Raiola.
"That backpack suggests his destination," one wrote.
Another posted: "His bag colour says it all."
One tweeted: "Don't like the colour of that man bag, see ya later Haaland."
"Haaland to City confirmed. Light blue facemask and bag," another wrote.
Raiola recently branded speculation over Haaland's future as 'fake news', indicating there have been no talks as of yet.
The super-agent posted a video with screenshots of various news reports linking Haaland with various clubs including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and City to his Instagram page.
Along with the post, he wrote: "Fake news travel quick and far" along with a rocket emoji.
Muwabcekot
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Man United should do all means to get Haaland so we start winning trophies and resurrect our chances in Europe
MatsuibReinhold
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He's great I'm die heart fan but i think our United don't attract big name players as well as we will not afford him eitherπ
yiecdmpruy
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He may have a blue back pack but but the Airline he flew with was white does that mean he's going to R, Madrid[Crylaugh] And the Taxi cab that took him to the hotel was Black maybe he's going to sign for the New Zealand All Blacks[Crylaugh] And he signed the hotel register with a dark blue pen does that mean he's joining the Manchester Police force[Crylaugh] Jeez it's a worry. Worrying who he's going to sign for?. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Viuilnuyz
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He just wearing a normal mask and people believe that is a sign he is going to join Manchester Cityπ π
but then thinking about it...he was also just causing controversy..I mean the spotlight is surely on the booy
Viuilnuyz
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So confirmed he will join Everton
hahahaha..
Viuilnuyz
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Manchester United need to sign coach first
naaaaa broo the coach is alright honestly..we just need more creative players to compliment B.Fernandes. I mean check out how many creative players Man City..even through injuries they can patch up. Man Utd loses P.Pogba to injury and then we fucked
Viuilnuyz
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lol wow next his gna smile with Messi and we all gna assume his going there wonder if the papers will go crazy if he takes a picture with B.Parker . headline ...Haaland on his way to K.Chiefs[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
hahahahaa come on broo[Crylaugh]
Viuilnuyz
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the blue bag pack represents a little confusion for yal...
fizzbizzie
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let him go wherever
BrandonHarland
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lol wow next his gna smile with Messi and we all gna assume his going there wonder if the papers will go crazy if he takes a picture with B.Parker . headline ...Haaland on his way to K.Chiefs[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
jacknit
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So confirmed he will join Everton
yes
mooabcmstu
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Manchester United need to sign coach first
Arrowhuy
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So confirmed he will join Everton
Timoteo_of_Mykonos
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Apparently Halaand has his own Manchester that plays for an unknown club, that's what they meant.
wueeknos
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let the Haaland and his agent get away with all this show business,he could not even scores tonight and may even end up being a failure like Timo Werner
jezabdnpyz
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We Missed The Golden Opportunity To Sign Haaland When We Got The Chance. Right Now.., It's No Longer Up To Us. [Sadtolook][Sadtolook][Sadtolook]
Busbybabes
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Only that this one is labeled mancity and has a badge
im struggling to find were the hell you see the badge.
Newadlou
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we need him
Abae
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Only that this one is labeled mancity and has a badge
where is the badge, stop shooting yourself
vunbeirs
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we need him
yoncdeimpz
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he will come at man
mzeereal
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We lose the chance when it was so cheap.. Well, that is a lesson and it shows man united are poor in buying and selling players since Ferguson left. We only have Bruno and this guy want better teams around him.. Haaland can play for any team so far he will get the pass, then he finish it
Buchi109
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you guys always writing rubbish,when has a bagpack determines which team someone is gonna sign for???...nonsense article... rubbish writer!!
zaeablmnp
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let's see how he is gone proove in the big clubs
sah_sannidhya
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Kane to United? i don't think that will ever happen like ever.. i think kane can only go to city from Tottenham or even my madrid. your username though won't attractive men of you think so
all spurs fans are attention seekers π
EsseinEssein
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Everton can't compete with city so why Everton
am telling him coz he is a Liverpool fan
tedciotz
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Manchester is Red
SawHotz
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Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club.? what is this @afy ??? π€£π€£π
he meant father I guess
SawHotz
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Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club. π€π
while his father*
ShubhankurSharma
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I will be so happy if he remains at Tottenham next season so very very happy that his pricetag is high. That way teams will see trouble to sign him.
Yeah.
Al-Akh
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He is the passing by...
bisceksuy
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So this means half the population of the world is joining Man City as the majority of the population wear that kind of mask
Only that this one is labeled mancity and has a badge
Husaiklnr
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Excuse me?? Am not trying to attract men here so I suggest you know your place.
haha ok cool
Dirty_Diana
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Kane to United? i don't think that will ever happen like ever.. i think kane can only go to city from Tottenham or even my madrid. your username though won't attractive men of you think so
Excuse me?? Am not trying to attract men here so I suggest you know your place.
Husaiklnr
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Nice it's better they sign Haaland that way Kane will remain on Tottenham.
Kane to United? i don't think that will ever happen like ever.. i think kane can only go to city from Tottenham or even my madrid. your username though won't attractive men of you think so
zibeiprs
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good joke
AbubakarrKulakoSesay
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Abu nor to the moni way Lampard lef fr kam with Mappe N Sergio Algerio π€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺbut na fr tok to Tuchel fos so dat he do used am well well wan
how you dae write krio so now? wus contri wae you dae?
ovolexis
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he looks like Ronald koeman in the suit
puwbiost
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Arsenal budgeting for Halland [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
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Abu nor to the moni way Lampard lef fr kam with Mappe N Sergio Algerio π€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺbut na fr tok to Tuchel fos so dat he do used am well well wan
Busbybabes
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So this means half the population of the world is joining Man City as the majority of the population wear that kind of mask
Busbybabes
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Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club.? what is this @afy ??? π€£π€£π
hahaha i notice it too and had to read it again and again π
NeilM
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He just wearing a normal mask and people believe that is a sign he is going to join Manchester Cityπ π
citid
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Nice to see Haaland getting his stadium tour before signing for us.
cr7isdefogoat
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Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club.? what is this @afy ??? π€£π€£π
Harryphiri
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Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club. π€π
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Atanganam
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even HAALAND knows he will never get chance at United. because United does only England. he will be benced ahead of rashford, and greenwood. believe me
Absolutely true, he won't have shine like this if he had joined united @ β¬20 then!
Nadansu
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Haaland is a great youth player as a replacement for Sergio
GunnArs
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Haaland is believed to have grown up as a City fan and was born in England while his Manchester played for the club. π€π
Unitedforlife6
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haaland really wants to follow in oles footsteps...BABYfaced assassin
cosmeticsedumax
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even HAALAND knows he will never get chance at United. because United does only England. he will be benced ahead of rashford, and greenwood. believe me