Real Madrid Set to Rival Manchester City for Signature of Ruthless Striker This Summer

• Erling Haaland is now a major target of Spanish club Real Madrid who have failed in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe
• The La Liga kings are in search of a long term striker and they are said to be prepared to rival Manchester City for the Norwegian’s signature
• Reports claim Mbappe would likely sign a contract extension at PSG, meaning Los Blancos are forced to look elsewhere

Spanish giants Real Madrid are considering a move for Erling Haaland as soon as the summer transfer window opens, having failed to land Kylian Mbappe, Daily Mail reports.

It was gathered that the La Liga outfit suffered a setback in their chase for PSG star Mbappe who seems to be prepared to extend his contract with the Parisians.

Real Madrid made Mbappe their major target, but they seem to have turned to Haaland with the hope of beating Manchester City to the player’s signature.

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Mirror reports that Los Blancos are already plotting a move for the Borussia Dortmund forward as the summer transfer window is expected to be exciting.

Further reports claim PSG are reportedly willing to pay Mbappe £125million (€150m) over two seasons to keep him at the club.

The Spanish giants have been long-term admirers of Haaland - having pursued the Norwegian striker for several years.

Barcelona opt-out of Haaland race

Meanwhile, Real Madrid have received a boost in their pursuit of Erling Haaland following the decision of their rivals Barcelona to opt-out in the race to sign the top striker due to their financial woes.

After years of poor spending which caught up with them and were unable to register Lionel Messi who was then forced to move to PSG, Barcelona chiefs are now trying to ease their problems.

But in the January transfer window, Barcelona signed Ferran Torres and also brought Aubameyang to the Nou Camp who has been incredible so far this season in all competitions.

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In fact, Barcelona are not feeling the departure of Sergio Aguero who was forced to retire from football due to heart problems.

However, to sign Haaland, Real Madrid will have to activate his £63million release clause this summer.

PSG owners unhappy with Neymar

Sports Brief earlier reported that Paris Saint-Germain owners are said to be unimpressed with Brazilian sensation Neymar over his lifestyle in the French capital.

It was gathered that the club’s hierarchy are beginning to be fed up, with SunSport reporting that they are ‘sick and tired of his glamorous lifestyle’.

The club feel "cheated" by his performances, adding that the former Barcelona man "prefers Paris over PSG" and those shareholders are furious with recent events.