Manchester City has gone big in the winter transfer window - but as it chases Liverpool, does the spending spree mean anything amid the wait for news on its 115 charges?

How Haaland's contract was agreed, who was involved and why the striker decided to sign up for nine and a half years

Manchester City has tied down Erling Haaland on one of the biggest contracts in soccer. Here are the numbers to show why City has gone all out with a new 9 1/2-year deal for the Norway striker.

Manchester City have welcomed three new signings to the club this week, while there has also been a blockbuster breakthrough in extension talks with Erling Haaland.Txiki Begiristain and his Etihad

The City striker has been on a one-way trajectory since scoring on his professional debut at age 16 for Norwegian side Molde

Erling Haaland scored and set up Phil Foden for another as Manchester City came back to beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, sweeping the Londoners and moving into the top four.

Manchester City managed to get star striker Erling Haaland to commit his future to the club with a 9.5-year deal earlier this month. The deal will in theory keep the Norwegian there for the best

Despite recently signing a long-term contract with Manchester City, Erling Haaland's future remains uncertain amid interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.