Laporta's plan to convince Haaland

FC Barcelona has a very clear plan to convince and sign Erling Haaland in case Manchester City is penalized with a points deduction that forces them to descend from the Premier League for the next season, as reported by Daily Mail.

The board led by Joan Laporta is preparing to offer the striker undisputed starting position and a contract of 5 seasons with an annual salary of €31.5 million, matching his current earnings in England.

Man City to face HUGE points deduction which will guarantee relegation - and more could come next season - but they won't be sent down to League Two, insiders tell OLIVER HOLT https://t.co/SJy8Rgnf1F

— Daily Mail Sport (@MailSport) October 19, 2026

Joan Laporta's Plan at FC Barcelona After the Manchester City Incident

President Joan Laporta keeps the 26-year-old goal scorer as the top priority of the board for the long-term sporting project. The British entity, now under Enzo Maresca's direction, was found guilty of most of the 115 financial charges presented by the Premier League, a scenario that would force the English leadership to sell their key figures if the massive points deduction and relegation are confirmed.

The Barcelona proposal guarantees the Norwegian international to maintain his €31.5 million current salary, ensuring a contractual bond until 2031.

Hansi Flick's Fit into FC Barcelona's Forward Line

Coach Hansi Flick has given the green light for the operation to set up a starting attacking trio alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. The striker's arrival would complete a forward line where names like Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus, and Karim Adeyemi would rotate from the bench.

However, FC Barcelona will only make a move for the striker if the independent courts confirm the relegation sanction on the Manchester team. The Barcelona technical department will oversee the final legal ruling that the British authorities issue during the upcoming months of competition.

If the Premier League confirms relegation at the end of the season, Joan Laporta will start formal negotiations with Erling Haaland's representatives to finalize his transfer to Camp Nou.

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