Erling Haaland has reportedly opted to sign for Manchester City next summer. The Norwegian would favor the Premier League. PSG but also Real and Barça remain on the lookout.
The Erling Haaland file is becoming even more complex. While Barça would make it their number 1 target for next summer, Manchester City would be in “pole position” to recruit the Norwegian striker.
According to the British daily The Daily Mail , the Borussia Dortmund player would favor the Premier League for the rest of his career. In England, only Manchester City seem able – or willing – to sign Erling Haaland. The player is under contract with BVB until 2024 but he has a release clause of 75 million euros for a departure this summer.
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An “affordable” sum to which, however, must be added commissions, the player’s salary over several years and various bonuses. A transaction that could amount to 200 or 300 million euros over five years.
Manchester City missed out on Harry Kane last summer and the club are reportedly still on the hunt for a top goalscorer. The English striker is unlikely to join the Skyblues next summer. An offensive line that has already moved to the side of the Mancunian club in recent weeks. Sergio Aguero left the club, Ferran Torres joined Barça but at the same time Julian Alvarez signed at the club. The Argentine will join England this summer.
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Pep Guardiola would still like a number 9. In addition to Erling Haaland, the English team would also have inquired about Robert Lewandowski. Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid or FC Barcelona would always follow the situation of the Norwegian striker.