Erling Haaland can join Real Madrid from Manchester City if the two European giants can agree on a swap deal, reports said. The Premier League champions are likely to be offered Real Madrid's proven Brazilian attacker if they are interested in an exchange.
Erling Haaland has openly claimed that he has no intentions of retiring at the Etihad and was open to transfers in future. Real Madrid is a dream destination for most high-profile footballers and the Norwegian has never showed any lack of respect for the "Kings of Europe."
Vinicius Jr or Rodrygo: Who will be sold?
The Brazilian duo of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes remain at the heart of Real Madrid's attack despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappe from PSG. Ballon d'Or runner-up Vinicius's availability means French superstar Mbappe is forced to play as a Centre Forward rather than his preferred left-wing for the Los Blancos. Rodrygo, meanwhile operates on the right wing, if not as a CF.
Real Madrid is not willing to swap Vinicius Jr for Haaland, although earlier reports suggested Saudi clubs willing to offer ridiculous sums to get the winger. With his Ballon d'Or dream remaining unfulfilled, it is unlikely that Vini will make a switch to the Saudi Pro League for money.
Rodrygo's story, meanwhile, is different. According to Spanish media reports, Manchester City gaffer Pep Guardiola is impressed with him and would like to link him up with fellow Brazilian Savinho.
The Middle-East-funded English champions had made plans to make a €150m (£127m) bid’ for the Real Madrid attacker. Carlo Ancelotti-managed Real, on the other hand, has plans to make an offer worth 200 million euros (£168m) for Haaland, football365.com said quoting multiple Spanish reports. It is in the backdrop of this scenario that the possibility of a player swap has emerged.