Despite a new long-term contract at Manchester City, a stunning report from Spain suggests a “disappointing season” could see the goal sensation available for a cut-price fee, with Pep Guardiola unwilling to stand in his way.
In a transfer story that seems too audacious to be true, FC Barcelona is reportedly being offered a glimmer of hope in their pursuit of Manchester City’s superstar striker, Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian phenom, who recently signed a monumental contract tying him to City until 2034, remains the obsession of Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Now, a report from Spain claims an “unexpected window” could open for the Catalan giants to pull off one of the most shocking transfers in football history—and it all hinges on the mood at the Etihad.
The theory suggests that if Manchester City endures another season that falls short of their sky-high expectations, the club’s hierarchy would be willing to listen to offers for their star man rather than keep a “disgruntled” player. Despite Haaland’s electric start to the new campaign—with five goals in four Premier League games—last season’s perceived “struggles” are cited as a precedent.
The report identifies manager Pep Guardiola as the crucial figure in any potential deal. It is claimed the City boss has a long-standing policy of not forcing any player to stay against their will. If Haaland were to express a desire for a new challenge and the project in Manchester stalled, Guardiola reportedly “wouldn’t put up insurmountable obstacles.”
Even in this favourable scenario, a move wouldn’t come cheap. City would still demand a fee in the region of €100 million—a staggering sum, but one considered a “bargain” for a player of Haaland’s calibre in today’s market.
The speculation aligns with recent comments from former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan, who publicly doubted Haaland would see out his career in England. “His goalscoring record is remarkable,” Jordan said, “But unless he’s going to stay here for another five seasons… I don’t think so.”
For now, it remains a tantalizing rumor, but it fuels the growing narrative that Barcelona believes a door, however slight, remains open to land their number one target.
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