The narrative surrounding Erling Haaland, who still shines as Manchester City's most reliable goalscorer, is endless: Spain's two leaders - Barcelona and Real Madrid - continue to watch him. Despite the Norwegian forward extending his current contract until the summer of 2034 last year, rumors about a new page on the big stage have intensified again, El Nacional reports.
The Catalan club's management has high confidence: according to their plan, the main goal is to form a forward tandem with the new star, Lamin Yamal, and Haaland. While the 17-year-old wunderkind provides speed and clever passes from the wing, Haaland is seen as the "final finisher" in the center who doesn't miss a single opportunity. This idea aims to make the squad's playing style more decisive and effective.
The situation is different at the Real Madrid front. The Madrid side has formed a forward duo led by Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. In theory, there might be room for a central "wall," like Haaland, but in a team with two quick leaders, the distribution of roles becomes more complicated. This aspect is being cited as one of the factors making Barcelona's camp optimistic.
However, these aspirations have not yet received official confirmation - factors such as financial constraints, salary balance, and transfer strategies play a major role. Local media also note that implementing such a large-scale agreement within the framework of the Catalan club's internal economic procedures and rules is not easy. That is, for now, we are talking about intentions and scenarios - a number of sources are writing about this, but official comments are limited.
At the same time, City's position is stable: the club considers Haaland the central figure of the project and is building a new generation around him. The forward's game - speed, strength, and precision in positioning - is deeply aligned with Guardiola's system. Therefore, regardless of the possibility of any negotiations, the Manchester club prioritizes keeping him - which is a serious obstacle for potential third parties.
Barcelona's plan is appealing in terms of football logic: Yamal opens the field from the wing, while a single strike from Haaland in midfield could decide the outcome of the game. Around such a duo, a convenient test area also appears for the back line and midfield - a combination of technical attack and vertical tempo refreshes the style.
In conclusion, at this point, all options remain open. For "Barcelona" - a big plan and the idea of a promising tandem, for "Real" - a matter of balance with existing leaders, and for "City" - a stable project around Haaland. Until official confirmation is released, every new message on this topic will remain in the spotlight of fans.
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