Former Manchester City star Didi Hamann believes Erling Haaland is suited in the Premier League, just not under Pep Guardiola.
The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the most sought after players in world football after scoring 80 goals in 83 appearances for the Bundesliga giants.
City, Manchester United, Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all been linked with the 21-year-old.
Haaland's release clause of £63m will reportedly become active at the end of April, which has only intensified the interest from Europe's biggest clubs.
Haaland during a recent loss to RB Leipzig
Guardiola neglected to sign a centre-forward last summer despite the departure of Sergio Aguero, and former City midfielder Hamann can't see the Catalan changing his mind when it comes to Haaland.
"He's got one centre-forward right now which is Jesus, and he doesn't really play there when he is on the pitch," Hamann told TribalFootball.com, on behalf of FreeSuperTips.
"Guardiola seems reluctant to play a centre-forward through the middle, so I can't see Haaland going to City.
"There's a lot of strong reports in the papers, but I think it's quietened down a little bit again, but I can't see him joining City.
"I don't think Guardiola is keen on centre-forwards in his system and he's not going to change now, that's a given.
"It's worked for him all of his career, I know he hasn't won the Champions League since Barcelona, but he's still had a lot of success.
"This is why I can't see him changing his system and why I don't see Haaland going to City."
Haaland playing for RB Salzburg against Liverpool in 2019
Catalan outlet Sportreported this week that Manchester United and Chelsea have made contact with Haaland's representatives this season.
However, Hamann believes there aren't suitable options to entice the Norway international to the Premier League.
"I wouldn't think so, he's a physical player and he likes that physical challenge," Hamann added.
"I think if anything he would thrive on the challenge of playing in the Premier League, so I wouldn't see any problems there.
"The only issue is where would he go?
"Liverpool have Diaz now, Jota who's been brilliant and he wouldn't really fit into the system because they want a number nine who links the play.
"Haaland isn't that sort of player, and I can't see him at Manchester City.
"If Lukaku was to leave Chelsea, I'm not sure Haaland would want to go.
"And then there's Manchester United, but I don't think they're winning the league in the next five years.
"So does he want to join a club where that might not happen or does he think he's the player to galvanise that club.
"He's a confident young man, don't get me wrong, but there's that many issues at United that I don't see them being anywhere near the title which is what I think Haaland wants.
"The question will be is there a club where he wants to play that suits him and matches his ambitions.
"I think it's unlikely he will end up in the Premier League this summer."
