Real Madrid initiates contacts for Erling Haaland

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Real Madrid is said to have contacted the circle of Erling Haaland, the 26-year-old forward from Manchester City, to inquire about his situation following the verdict against the English club. The latest news from Real Madrid also places Arsenal in these initial movements in case of a possible departure of the Norwegian if the sanctions end up impacting City's sporting future.

The information points to initial contacts, not negotiations between clubs or a formal offer. The scenario will depend on the final resolution of the proceedings against Manchester City, which has been found guilty of the majority of the analyzed infractions but still awaits its punishment.

Real Madrid Inquires About Erling Haaland

Real Madrid has been linked to Erling Haaland for years, but the current context adds a different variable. According to reports from England, both Real Madrid and Arsenal have already expressed their interest to the forward's representatives, as reported by Football Insider.

🚨 Arsenal and Real Madrid have made contact over a potential move for Erling Haaland following Manchester City’s guilty verdict.

Both clubs have registered their interest in the Norwegian should his situation at the Etihad lead to him considering an exit.

City's potential… https://t.co/LfGnJu7hgB pic.twitter.com/sWnryCLAQn

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 27, 2026

Haaland is under contract until June 2034 after signing a long-term extension with Manchester City in January 2025. This bond positions the English club strongly on a contractual basis if negotiations for a transfer are to take place.

There is no publicly known clause allowing the forward to automatically leave Etihad in case of relegation. Therefore, even if the sporting punishment turns out to be severe, an exit would have to be resolved between the player and Manchester City.

Haaland's performance continues to be one of the reasons explaining the interest. Haaland has scored five goals in the first five matchdays of the 2026/27 Premier League and currently leads the league's goal-scoring charts.

Manchester City's Punishment Will Be Decisive

The process against Manchester City is not concluded yet. Although an independent panel has found the club guilty of most charges related to its financial rules, the actual sanction is still pending, and there is a possibility of appeal from City's side.

The scenarios surrounding the procedure include financial penalties, point deductions, and even a potential relegation, but as of today, none of these measures have been confirmed. This aspect is crucial in understanding any potential move for Haaland.

A relegation would alter the sporting scenario for a squad built to compete in both the Premier League and the Champions League. However, there is currently no indication that Erling Haaland has requested to leave Manchester or that the club has decided to put him on the market.

Arsenal Also Making Moves for Haaland

Arsenal is identified as the other club that has made an initial approach to the forward's circle. The operation, however, faces evident financial and contractual challenges due to the player's commitment until 2034.

Currently, there is no official transfer fee or ongoing negotiation with Manchester City. The disclosed contacts aim to understand what would happen if the institutional and sporting situation of the club leads Haaland to consider an exit.

Real Madrid will remain attentive to two crucial decisions before the scenario can develop: the final sanction on City and the player's standpoint. Until then, the interest exists, according to the reports, but any potential transfer remains contingent on a legal process that still needs to go through several steps.

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