Paul Dickov says nobody knows what Erling Haaland will do until Manchester City’s punishment is known and the appeal has run its course. City are facing 115 charges in the source framing, and Dickov said it is really difficult to comment until the sanctions are known and the appeal has not worked. Haaland has still started the 2026-27 Premier League season with 5 goals in 5 appearances.
Dickov's warning on City uncertainty
Speaking to goal.com, Dickov said the club has been reaffirming its stance from the start of the charges through to the appeal. He added that the players signed with some awareness of the situation and that all they can do now is trust the club and what it is doing.
That uncertainty is not just about Haaland. Dickov also said there are players in the squad who have played in big games, big moments and top atmospheres, which is why any talk about exits stays speculative until the legal process is settled.
The wider squad talk around City
The broader conversation has already pulled Elliot Anderson into it, with Dickov saying summer signings may have had guarantees when they joined. He also pointed to the club's public stance from the start of the charges through to the appeal, which is part of why the speculation keeps circling.
City have won all 5 of their Premier League matches, so the football side is still moving cleanly on the pitch. Off it, the uncertainty remains. If the sanctions and appeal drag on, the future talk around Haaland and other City players will stay live, with the club's next legal step still the thing that will set the tone.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 6 outlets. How we work →
