Real Madrid 80% sure Haaland will join Man City, see them as a real threat

Real Madrid think that Manchester City are their main competitor in the race for Erling Haaland and are '80% sure' the striker will join the Citizens, esRadio's Sergio Valentin (4 stars) reports.

They also believe that, if Haaland ends up in Spain, Santiago Bernabeu is the only option — the Whites don't see Barcelona as a serious rival.

Madrid are not ready to offer Haaland as much money as the other clubs. Florentino Perez plans to make Kylian Mbappe the best-paid player in the squad.

ESPN's reliable Mark Ogden (4 stars) also reports that Real Madrid and Man City will battle it out for Haaland. The 21-year-old reportedly prefers the La Liga side, but City are 'a real threat'.

Erling is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund next summer. He will have a release clause of €75m, but there are also high commissions to be paid to his agent and father.

Source: esRadio | ESPN