I think that we shouldn't be happy with City sniffing around Vlahovic. The assumption that it's better that way because we will have a better shot at Haaland is very naive.
We won't exactly be in a perfect spot to give Haaland/Raiola what they want next year. EPL clubs will be all over him, especially United.
Vlahovic looks like a good opportunity considering that he has another good year at Viola. That is as long as he doesn't renew - we'd have the upper hand in getting him, Bayern almost style.