Erling Haaland May Soon Get Support as Divin Mubama Shines on Loan
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could have future support from Divin Mubama, who is excelling on loan at Stoke City with five goals and one assist in 16 appearances.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could have future support from Divin Mubama, who is excelling on loan at Stoke City with five goals and one assist in 16 appearances. The 21-year-old, who netted a hat-trick against Bristol City, is catching Pep Guardiola’s eye as a potential backup option for next season.
When the discussion around Manchester City’s attacking options arises, Pep Guardiola’s heavy reliance on Erling Haaland stands out. The Norwegian has already scored 14 goals and provided one assist in just 11 Premier League matches, far ahead of his nearest rival, Igor Thiago, who sits on eight goals. However, concern remains as seven of Haaland’s teammates have only managed a single goal each, highlighting the need for additional goal contributors.
With Omar Marmoush just returning from injury and yet to regain full form, Guardiola may soon have to explore alternatives. One name making headlines is Divin Mubama, the 21-year-old striker City signed from West Ham in December 2024. After scoring in an 8-0 FA Cup win over Salford City, Mubama joined Stoke City on loan for the 2025-26 season and has impressed with five goals and one assist in 16 appearances, including a hat-trick against Bristol City.
His strong Championship performances have sparked calls for Guardiola to integrate him into the senior setup next season. While replacing Haaland outright is unrealistic, Mubama’s development and goal-scoring instincts make him a promising understudy. Keeping him for pre-season could help City build more attacking depth and reduce their dependence on Haaland’s remarkable output.
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