Man City claim they will beat any offer for Barcelona, Real Madrid target

The topic of Erling Haaland’s future has become one of Spanish media’s most covered news with reports published daily. The race for his signing began with over ten clubs competing but has now narrowed down to only three suitors.

The Norwegian will leave Borussia Dortmund in the coming summer, and Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City are the three sides that remain in the race. Each team offers a unique proposal and promises different things to the striker.

According to reports from SPORT, Pep Guardiola’s side have communicated to the player’s entourage that they are willing to meet any financial requirement needed to facilitate Haaland’s signing. Moreover, they present an already well-architectured squad with the promise of immediate silverware.

At Barcelona, it is well known that it is impossible to compete with City’s offer financially. However, the Catalans offer Haaland the chance to be the centre-piece of the team for the next decade and become the poster-boy for the next big rivalry – vs Kylian Mbappe.

Last week it was reported that City and Real Madrid were ahead of Barcelona in the race for the striker’s signature. However, a recent meeting between Xavi and the player has been said to have given the Blaugranes a ray of hope.

The total cost of the operation is rumoured to be around €250 million. Joan Laporta is confident that Barcelona can pull off the deal economically, given they are set to receive a €650 million financial boost through the CVC and BarçaStudios deal.

The player’s decision, however, will be final call in the situation. His father and agent, Mino Raiola, continue to push for different things, though.