Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man City main contenders to sign Haaland – Fabrizio Romano

As the race to sign Erling Haaland heats up, reputed journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has come up with a fresh update on the matter, which will come as music to the ears of Barcelona fans.

It was recently reported that Real Madrid had met with the lawyer of Haaland’s agent, Mino Raiola, and the striker’s father Alf-Inge earlier this week in Monaco, where they had struck a verbal agreement to secure the 21-year-old’s signing.

However, speaking on the latest edition of the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano has dismissed those reports, claiming that there is no such agreement between Real Madrid and Haaland.

He then added that the race to sign the Norwegian international is open, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City all very much in the hunt to capture his services.

Barça have made the Borussia Dortmund striker their primary transfer target for the summer window. The Catalan giants are looking at the 21-year-old hitman to become the leader of the attack for the future and guide the club to success in the years to come.

Haaland’s exploits with Dortmund have shown that he is destined for great heights in the game. And, adding a player of his calibre would elevate the level of this Blaugrana squad.

While Real Madrid not having a verbal agreement to sign him is positive news, Barcelona will still need to arrange the massive capital required to complete the signing of the Norwegian international.

With both Manchester City and Real Madrid in a much healthier financial position, things will still be tricky for Joan Laporta & co. to pull off a deal. But the club president’s relationship with Raiola could give the Catalan heavyweights some advantage in negotiations.