After Manchester City’s cheating verdict a few days ago, the club’s biggest stars have got a giant exit sign on their foreheads. Paris Saint-Germain, who also have big desert money behind them, are behind the biggest and second biggest transfer of all time. Neymar from Barcelona and Kylian Mbappe from Monaco. # Manchester City is owned by Saudi Arabia, while Paris Saint-Germain is owned by Qatar.
Paris Saint-Germain are throwing themselves into the race for Erling Haaland’s signature.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have entered the race to secure Erling Haaland, and according to several sources, they are the big favorite to complete the transfer. PSG’s next signing could be the star striker from Manchester City.
Manager Luis Enrique formally asked the Parisian management to bring in the Norwegian striker to replace Ousmane Dembélé’s departure to Saudi Arabia, with the intention of triggering the €175 million buyout clause.
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PSG’s interest was amplified after the confirmation that Manchester City was found guilty of over 110 financial irregularities, exposing the English club to administrative relegation or significant points deductions. This regulatory scenario, combined with Pep Guardiola’s departure, has led the 26-year-old striker to make up his mind and want a change of club.
The striker’s contract in England includes a buyout clause of 175 million euros that could be activated in the summer of 2027 – an amount the board led by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is willing to pay in cash. “There is a slight possibility that they will not have to pay if players at the club demand termination on the so-called “trust and confidence” basis in all deals.
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Competition with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the continental market
In addition to PSG’s offer, both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid keep the striker on their transfer agendas. In Barcelona, the board led by Joan Laporta is analyzing a signing of the former Borussia Dortmund player to lead the attack, preferring him to options like Julián Álvarez.
On the other hand, Real Madrid envisage Haaland’s arrival if they complete the sale of Vinícius Júnior and move Kylian Mbappé to the left wing. However, reports from France place the Parisian club at the forefront of the bidding war.
Erling Haaland’s fit into Luis Enrique’s sporting project
PSG’s management aims for the striker’s arrival to strengthen the attacking line alongside players such as Ferran Torres and Fabián Ruiz. The funds from Dembélé’s transfer to Saudi football will cover the salary structure of the Norwegian striker’s contract.
The management of the Parc des Princes believes the striker’s goalscoring ability is crucial to maintaining the sporting project in the Champions League. PSG’s envoys will hold informal meetings with Erling Haaland’s representatives in early 2027.
If the British judiciary upholds the sanctions against Manchester City, PSG’s board will pay the buyout clause of 175 million euros to complete the signing of the Norwegian striker.
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