admin Manchester City and Barcelona could still be in talks over a potential move for another first-team star to the Etihad Stadium, according to a new report.
The news comes at a time of ongoing financial problems for the La Liga club, which continues to struggle internally over player registrations, salaries and transfer fees to other clubs.
However, this does not prevent transactions from being completed and rumors about transfers from circulating again and again. This summer alone, Barcelona signed two deals with Manchester City.
Ilkay Gündogan ended his legendary career with the recently crowned European champions by joining the Camp Nou club on a free transfer at the end of last season, while Joao Cancelo signed a season-long loan deal with no option to buy.
Things may have gotten even worse in terms of the players Joan Laporta and his Barcelona teammates are interested in, as a new report has linked the La Liga club with an interest in the Manchester City poster.
According to a report from 90Min’s Graeme Bailey this week, it appears La Liga champions Barcelona are currently eyeing a suitor for Manchester City’s superstar striker Erling Haaland.
While Robert Lewandowski currently leads the line for Xavi’s squad, 90Min’s report claims that long-term, Erling Haaland is seen as a ‘viable option’ to replace the Poland international who recently turned 35-years-old.
However, unfortunately for Barcelona and other potential suitors, the understanding is that while City are not only looking to extend and improve Haaland’s current Etihad agreement, the player is also extremely happy with life at the home of the Premier League champions.
Haaland has started the new season in blistering fashion, scoring six goals in his six appearances for Manchester City across all competitions so far, providing one assist and scoring a hat-trick in that time too.
The 23-year-old will have his eyes firmly set on retaining the UEFA Champions League crown this season too, as Manchester City embark on their defence of the title with group stages meetings against RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade, and BSC Young Boys in the next few months.
The 23-year-old will have his eyes firmly set on retaining the UEFA Champions League crown this season too, as Manchester City embark on their defence of the title with group stages meetings against RB Leipzig, Red Star Belgrade, and BSC Young Boys in the next few months
