De Bruyne sends subtle warning to rivals after Haaland's Man City transfer

Liverpool lost out on the Premier League title to Manchester City by one point for the second time in four seasons. Our rivals went ahead and got better in the transfer window, signing Erling Haaland.

City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has issued a subtle warning to all rivals as he expects his team to get even better now (via Belgian outlet HLN): "Erling Haaland is a top striker. His move should help us to grow as a team. Everybody expects a lot.

"They've always been looking for a number nine, but I think it'll be good to have that striker that maybe scores 20-25 goals a season."

He then added about his own performances: "Maybe (Haaland's arrival might help me too). There have been years that I have more assists (than this season). But my chance creation and other things have remained consistent."

Haaland scored 86 goals in 89 appearances for Borussia Dortmund's first-team and it's hard to disagree with De Bruyne's claim here about City getting better.

Hopefully, the Reds can make a few good moves in the transfer market too.

Source: HLN