Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola unhappy with Erling Haaland's desire to join Real Madrid: Report

Los Blancos are also interested in signing the striker.

Defensa Central claims that Pep Guardiola is furious with Erling Haaland for wanting to leave and join Real Madrid. According to the report, the manager and senior authorities disagreed on the inclusion of a release clause in Norway’s international.

Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, is reportedly interested in signing Erling Haaland so that the Norwegian can play with Kylian Mbappe. Haaland is a real target for Madrid, but it’s a long-term strategy that they wouldn’t anticipate finishing this season.

Erling Haaland might be more likely to start thinking about joining a new team in 2027. To finance Haaland’s transfer, Madrid are also considering selling Vinicius to the Saudis for a record €250m.

How will Real Madrid afford Erling Haaland?

Madrid would have to make a record-breaking bid, probably in the range of €250m. In order for City to sanction Haaland’s sale, he would have to make a compelling transfer request, which might occur in 2027 if City aren’t winning major trophies.

The sale of Vinicius Junior, who is still a major target for Saudi Pro League clubs after rumours of a falling out with Los Blancos manager Xabi Alonso, might finance a huge-money move for the striker.

In actuality, this is also hardly an ideal situation. It is important to keep in mind that the Brazilian has not yet extended his contract, and this year has been particularly contentious for him. He always is, but this year he hasn’t completely adhered to Xabi Alonso’s philosophy. In addition to that, the whole substitution fiasco in the El Clásico has only added more fire to the speculations.

Despite these speculations, the Norwegian striker continues to perform. With 18 goals in 14 games so far this season, he appears to be Mbappé’s primary opponent for the Golden Boot. The former Dortmund player averages more than one goal per game in both the Premier League and the Champions League.

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