Ever since Mino Raiola admitted last week that Erling Haaland can go to Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Barcelona, there have been conflicting claims about the Citizens’ chances of landing the Borussia Dortmund star.
At the weekend, Mundo Deportivo were trying to push the Catalan club ahead of others in the race to sign the striker. It was also suggested Pep Guardiola’s ‘enmity’ with the super-agent could see the Premier League winners stay away from the 21-year-old.
Two days ago, Spanish journalist Mario Torrejón stated the English champions are ‘on pole’ to acquire the Norway international’s services.
Sport on Thursday again focus on Barca’s interest in the BVB frontman, but explain the La Liga side ‘fear the offensive’ of Paris Saint-Germain.
PSG are determined to retain Kylian Mbappé, who has a contract expiring in 2022. If they fail to keep the Frenchman, the Paris club then will look to replace him with Haaland. As things stand, they have not taken the necessary steps to sign the Bundesliga man.
Towards the end of the report, the Etihad club are tagged. It’s said ‘Manchester City also want him, but will only do it within economic parameters’. It means Guardiola’s side are keen, but will only try to make an effort if the entire operation [transfer fee, wages and agent commission] fits their budget.
With City not ready to break the bank for Haaland, Barca, for now, only have to worry about PSG’s ‘petrodollars’ in the chase for the Norwegian.
