"Luis Enrique demands it! PSG activates 'Operation Haaland'"

The Parisian team is in the race for the signing of the Norwegian star.

Javier Parra Peña | 2 Oct 2026 | 08.30
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<p>**Luis Enrique demands it! PSG activates 'Operation Haaland'**</p>
<p>**Luis Enrique demands it! PSG activates 'Operation Haaland'**</p>

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has burst onto the scene in the race for the signing of Erling Haaland and, according to various sources, is the top favorite to secure his incorporation. The next PSG signing could be the star player from Manchester City.

According to sources close to the French club, coach Luis Enrique has formally requested the Parisian board to bring in the Norwegian forward to replace Ousmane Dembélé's departure to Saudi Arabia, intending to trigger the €175 million release clause.

Luis Enrique demands it! PSG activates the 'Haaland operation'

The Manchester City crisis and Erling Haaland's release clause

PSG's interest heightened after confirmation that Manchester City was found guilty of over 110 financial irregularities, exposing the English club to administrative relegation or significant point deductions. This regulatory scenario, combined with Pep Guardiola's departure, has led the 26-year-old striker to resolve his doubts and seek a change of team.

The striker's contract in England includes a €175 million release clause that can be activated in the summer of 2027, an amount that the board led by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is willing to pay upfront.

Competition with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the continental market

Besides PSG's proposal, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid keep the striker on their market agendas. In Barcelona, the board led by Joan Laporta is analyzing the signing of the former Borussia Dortmund player to lead their attack, favoring him over options like Julián Álvarez.

On the other hand, Real Madrid envisions Haaland's arrival if they finalize the sale of Vinícius Júnior, moving Kylian Mbappé to the left wing. However, reports from France place the Parisian club at the forefront of the bidding war.

Erling Haaland's fit into Luis Enrique's sporting project

PSG's leadership intends for the striker's arrival to bolster the attacking front alongside players like Ferran Torres and Fabián Ruiz. The funds from Dembélé's transfer to Saudi football would cover the salary structure of the Norwegian forward's contract.

The Parc des Princes executives believe the striker's goal-scoring ability is essential to sustain the sporting project in the Champions League. PSG's emissaries will hold informal meetings with Erling Haaland's representatives in the early months of 2027.

If the British justice system upholds the sanctions against Manchester City, PSG's board will pay the €175 million clause to finalize the signing of the Norwegian forward.

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