The Norwegian striker is still Barcelona’s big dream to strengthen the attack.
FC Barcelona have a very clear plan to convince and secure Erling Haaland – if Manchester City are punished with points deductions that force them down from the Premier League next season. This is reported by the Daily Mail, which also asks whether the sky blues can survive without the Norwegian striker.
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The board under Joan Laporta is preparing to offer the striker an undisputed place in the starting eleven and a five-season contract with an annual salary of €31.5 million – matching what he earns in England today.
Laporta’s plan after the City scandal
President Joan Laporta holds the 26-year-old goalscorer as the board’s top priority in the long-term sporting project. The British club, now under Enzo Maresca’s leadership, was found guilty of most of the 115 financial charges from the Premier League. Such a scenario would force the English management to sell key players if the massive points deduction and relegation are confirmed.
Barcelona’s offer guarantees the Norwegian international to keep his current salary of 31.5 million euros, with a contract tie until 2031.
Flick has given the green light
Coach Hansi Flick has given the green light for the operation, which will set up an attacking trio alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. The striker’s arrival will complete an attacking streak in which names such as Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus and Karim Adeyemi will rotate from the bench.
However, Barcelona will only make a move towards the striker if the independent courts uphold the relegation penalty against the Manchester club. Barcelona’s technical department will follow the final legal decision that the British authorities will make in the coming months.
If the Premier League confirms relegation at the end of the season, Joan Laporta will start formal negotiations with Erling Haaland’s representatives to complete the transfer to Camp Nou.
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