“If Manchester City allow him to join us on for £174million by January, we will use him to help us stop Barcelona from winning the league”- Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelottiis seriously begging Pep Guardiola to allow him sign Manchester City brilliant star for £174million by January as he plans to use the player’s quality to play in the Champions League next season
Real Madrid is reportedly considering a significant £174 million bid for Erling Haaland next summer, with speculation arising from a potential €200 million option becoming active in his City contract.
Haaland, who joined City for £51 million last year, had a stellar debut season, scoring 52 goals and playing a key role in the team’s treble. While past reports hinted at a clause in Haaland’s City deal, details have been elusive.
Spanish outlet AS suggests that this option is set to trigger next summer, prompting Real Madrid’s interest. Despite long-standing interest in Haaland, recent reports indicate a shift in focus from Kylian Mbappe to the City star, with the hope that Jude Bellingham could influence Haaland’s decision.
In other transfer news, Chelsea’s last-minute signing of Cole Palmer reportedly followed an unsuccessful attempt to secure Jeremy Doku, who ultimately joined City.
Pep Guardiola’s side secured Doku for £55.5 million from Rennes in August, and the Belgian has made an impressive start at Manchester City with three goals and six assists. Chelsea had initially aimed for Doku but also made a late bid for Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise.
Failing to secure both targets, Chelsea approved the £42.5 million purchase of Palmer, who has since become a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino, contributing three goals and four assists since arriving at Stamford Bridge.
