"Erling Haaland is having the time of his life this season. The Norwegian is scoring goals for fun, both for his club Manchester City as well for his country, Norway. In 15 appearances for Man City this season, the striker has already scored 19 goals. He has taken his country Norway to the World Cup in 2026, their first qualification since 1998. However, speculation over his long term future at the Etihad Stadium has not stopped."
"Haaland to Real Madrid? Haaland's long-rumoured dream move to Real Madrid has taken a dramatic new twist, with fresh reports from Defensa Central claiming that any potential deal hinges entirely on the future of Vinicius Junior. According to the Spanish outlet, Real Madrid will only be in a position to launch a serious bid for the Manchester City superstar if Vinicius fails to agree a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu."
"This is where Vinicius Junior becomes central to the equation. The Brazilian winger is currently engaged in tense contract discussions with Real Madrid, with negotiations reportedly stalling over salary demands and questions about his long-term role in the squad. Despite being one of the club's most influential attackers in recent seasons, Vinicius' relationship with new manager Xabi Alonso has not always seemed perfectly aligned, and moments of frustration on the pitch, including public reactions to substitutions, have fuelled speculation about his future."
Erling Haaland is in prolific form for Manchester City and Norway, scoring 19 goals in 15 club appearances and helping Norway qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Persistent transfer speculation links Haaland to Real Madrid, where interest depends on the club clearing wage and attacking-role space. Real Madrid reportedly would only launch a serious bid if Vinicius Junior fails to agree a new contract. Vinicius faces tense negotiations over salary and his long-term role, with a strained relationship at times with manager Xabi Alonso and visible on-pitch frustrations. Haaland remains open to a future move to Spain, and any transfer would require a monumental financial package.
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