Erling Haaland inundated with transfer pleas after ‘I love Italy’ message - with Man City superstar enjoying trip to Rome with girlfriend Isabel Johansen

In a post uploaded to Instagram, Haaland confessed he loves Italy and praised the beauty of Rome, where he has recently spent time on holiday with girlfriend Isabel Johansen. The Norwegian pair were spotted wandering the streets of Rome and also attended a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in recent days.

Haaland's post was met with a series of responses from fans who called for him to move to Italy full-time with a Serie A transfer from Manchester City.

Haaland's post to his 37.9 million Instagram followers read: "Rome is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to! And the food? Omg. Incredible. I’m enjoying the summer! Thanks D&G and the city of Rome for making the time here smooth. I love Italy!"

Fans flooded to the comments with responses, many in Italian.

One fan said: "If you love Rome so much, come."

Another added: "What if you come to Naples?! Ask KDB..."

Journalist Piero Armenti commented: "Come to play in Italy."

Another fan said: "Come to Rome, come to Serie A in the end it’s not that bad!!!"

Someone else added: "Erling next to Dovbyk would be a great offensive partnership."

Haaland is set to return to City for the new season, with a move to Serie A unlikely to materialise at this stage in his career. But fans have certainly shown that the 300-goal striker is welcome in Italy if he ever does decide to pursue a change of scenery and a new lifestyle. It has been suggested in the past that the prolific frontman would like to experience playing across Europe before his career is done.