The Norwegian's new nine-and-a-half-year contract gives him the chance to chase down the competition's all-time top scorer - will he do it?

Alan Shearer has had his say on Erling Haaland’s extraordinary new contract – and his Premier League all-time top goalscorer record could be under threat. Haaland, 24, has penned a new nine-and-a-half-year deal, which keep him at Manchester City until the summer of 2024.

Manchester City have tied down Erling Haaland for another decade and the lethal Norwegian striker is now eyeing Alan Shearer's longstanding record as the Premier League's all-time greatest goalscorer