Real Madrid appear to be closer to signing Haaland than expected, as they have already begun calculations at the Bernabéu.
While signing Mbappé this summer has not deterred the club from pursuing Haaland, Florentino Pérez has a strong desire to see both players at the Bernabéu.
It is true that Manchester City will not make things easy, and the transfer fee could be among the highest in football history. However, Los Blancos are already considering their options.
With the salary caps in La Liga, Real Madrid’s budget has risen to €754.9 million, which is encouraging news following Kylian’s signing. Currently, the Whites’ salary cap stands at around €400 million, leaving ample room to sign a player of Haaland’s caliber.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, there are other factors to consider. Manchester City is in a precarious situation due to 115 charges of breaching Financial Fair Play, which could lead to severe sanctions ranging from point deductions to relegation.
In such a scenario, we could witness a mass exodus of players, including Erling Haaland. Furthermore, the end of Guardiola’s reign at City seems to be approaching, with 2025 or 2026 potentially marking the right time for him to leave. As his project comes to an end, the Norwegian may also be looking for a new opportunity.