Premier League
The dream of Erling Haaland to play in LaLiga has reignited the excitement of Barcelona, who are already planning a decisive move to sign the forward in the summer of 2026.
Although the Norwegian has a contract with Manchester City until 2034, his circle does not rule out a change of scenery before that date. Joan Laporta himself considers him the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski, whose cycle at the blaugrana club is nearing its end.
Haaland and his numbers at Manchester City
Since his arrival in England, Erling Haaland has shown extraordinary scoring hunger. In just three seasons, he has amassed over 131 goals in 152 matches, a figure that places him among the most dominant forwards on the planet.
In the Premier League, he has already surpassed the 60-goal mark, establishing himself as an absolute reference in City's attack. Compared to legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the Norwegian has maintained a scoring average that places him in the historic elite of European football.
Barcelona's Interest in Haaland
President Joan Laporta does not hide his fascination with the forward. According to club sources, signing Erling Haaland is the number one priority for 2026, when it is expected that Lewandowski will leave the team for Saudi Arabia.
In this scenario, Barça aims to secure a top-level replacement. Laporta tried in 2022 without success due to economic constraints, but now he is confident in a more stable financial situation. The deal would be around €150 million, including transfer fee and salary.

Real Madrid and Competition in LaLiga
Real Madrid has also closely followed the Norwegian forward. There were even speculations about a possible swap with Vinicius Junior, although it never materialized. The signing of Erling Haaland would be a media coup that both Real Madrid and Barcelona are eager to make, aware of the sporting and economic impact it would have on LaLiga.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, both giants hold out hope of convincing the player when he decides to leave the Premier League. Manchester City's recent inconsistency in the Champions League could accelerate his departure.
Laporta Goes All-In for Haaland
For Laporta, Haaland's arrival would mean guaranteeing Barcelona a mature offensive leader. At 26 years old in 2026, the Norwegian would join emerging talents like Lamine Yamal and Pedri, forming an attack capable of competing in Europe for the next decade.
The official believes that the sporting and media returns will offset the multi-million investment. According to reports from the Catalan press, he allegedly commented in private, "If we want to return to the top, we need a player to mark an era, and that is Erling Haaland."
The future of Erling Haaland remains linked to Manchester City, but his desire to play in LaLiga keeps the hope alive in Barcelona and Real Madrid. With Laporta's focus set on 2026, the signing of the Norwegian forward could become the most ambitious move of the transfer market in the decade.
Only time will tell if Haaland's dream and Barcelona's obsession will converge on the same path.
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