According to Football Insider, Erling Haaland is not expected to leave Manchester City, with the Premier League club seeking a massive transfer fee to even consider the prospect. Barcelona and Real Madrid have seen links to the Norwegian striker, but Pep Guardiola’s side holds all the cards on his future.
Manchester City have seen a transformation in their fortunes ever since Erling Haaland chose them over other suitors when he left Borussia Dortmund in a €60 million deal back in the summer of 2022. Not only did he help the team achieve a historic treble in his first season, but he was also instrumental in helping them win the Premier League in the second season.
Manchester City went the 2025/26 campaign without winning any silverware, and that might be the case this term if they squander their chance in the FA Cup. Despite a dip in the form of Pep Guardiola’s side, Haaland has been consistent enough with his goalscoring exploits, which have seen him become arguably the best striker in the current moment.
Meanwhile, some reports of late have potentially pointed towards a possible exit for Erling Haaland at the end of the season. Real Madrid have been keen on signing him, while there are other admirers, such as rivals Barcelona, as manager Hansi Flick is keen to add him as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
It is understood that Haaland is not keen on joining either, but should those La Liga rivals get an opportunity, there might be an approach of sorts. However, there are plenty of complications in any deal to sign the striker, as Manchester City hold all the cards on his future.
Erling Haaland signed a nine-and-a-half-year deal at the start of 2025, which earns him a reported £525,000 per week in wages. Manchester City have a stronghold over his future, and while they are not necessarily looking to sell their talismanic striker, it would take a monumental effort from suitors to even come to the table.
Manchester City are expected to demand a massive fee to even consider negotiating with suitors, who may also have to contend with his salary demands. Overall, the Premier League giants are in a position of power when it comes to the Norwegian striker’s immediate and long-term future, as the chances of him leaving in the summer are slim to none.
