Erling Haaland

[DonAK]

He's taking his sweet time to make a decision, that's for sure.

Sounds like both City and Real Madrid aren't so confident anymore as if he's keeping everyone in the dark.

 

[Barcaman]

As I said in Mbappe thread; these young guys should be more smart and less greedy about their choices. If I was a young player I'd pick a great city like Barcelona and play under Xavi in up and coming team ready to challenge and still with room to integrate.
Of course I may be biased.

Still plenty of time to milk oil clubs later in career for golden retirement contracts.

 

[Andresito]

As I said in Mbappe thread; these young guys should be more smart and less greedy about their choices. If I was a young player I'd pick a great city like Barcelona and play under Xavi in up and coming team ready to challenge and still with room to integrate.
Of course I may be biased.

Still plenty of time to milk oil clubs later in career for golden retirement contracts.

Tbf Haaland already made the smart choice of going to Dortmund with a release clause instead of United for example.

He's in a great position now, and seems like he'll get almost everything he wants.

 

[Morten]

Tbf Haaland already made the smart choice of going to Dortmund with a release clause instead of United for example.

He's in a great position now, and seems like he'll get almost everything he wants.

True, United wasn't the place to be, it seems most players just ends up stagnating there these days.

 

[Raketa10]

If Mbappe ends up in Madrid, Haaland probably won't go there. Considering his huge requests there are only few options left. Chelsea is broke and I am sure Lpool won't pay that sum. Furthermore, Barca simply can't afford him if he doesn't lower his expectations and he probably won't. Let's also assume that Lewa will renew with Bayern (IMHO that's probably going to happen), City and PSG will be the only two options left on the table.

 

[mc_lovin]

Erling Haaland rejected an offer from Manchester City worth between €27m and €28m net per season. - @Telegraph

So, he wants more or a different club? Heck no to those numbers though. That's five times what Ansu, Pedri or Araujo earn. Reportedly we offered 15m net, which should be our absolute limit.

Still have a gut feeling he will join us.

 

[Joan]

That's roughly 355m package + bonuses (roughly 280m in wages and 75m clause) for 5 years.

A lot of money for a potentially injury prone player.

 

[fergus90]

I think it's the desire to play in Spain rather than the money. Bet he'd be willing to get paid half that to play for Real Madrid.

 

[JamDav1982]

Could well be he rejects that type of salary as City are not offering release clause for him to head to Spain in 2/3 years... or he is waiting to see what Mbappe does maybe as Real is clearly he ideal choice all things equal.

Shame as heading to Barca now he could become second to Messi on all time scorer, have a statue by time he finishes and even potentially be captaincy there for him in a few years if he proves to be the leader.

 

[Joan]

I think it's the desire to play in Spain rather than the money. Bet he'd be willing to get paid half that to play for Real Madrid.

Wouldn't bet on it if they got Mbappe.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

Erling Haaland rejected an offer from Manchester City worth between ?27m and ?28m net per season. - @Telegraph

So, he wants more or a different club? Heck no to those numbers though. That's five times what Ansu, Pedri or Araujo earn. Reportedly we offered 15m net, which should be our absolute limit.

Still have a gut feeling he will join us.

It's great offer. I doubt it's about money.

 

[Messi983]

Wouldn't bet on it if they got Mbappe.

Looks possible he'll renew with PSG.

Wouldn't put it past Florentino to sign both (it's questionable if they want to play together though especially in a team that already has Benz - yeah, he's old but still playing on a top level - and Vini) but I'm sure he'll get one of them. Mbappe still more likely imo but we'll see. Ideally we get Haaland and Mbappe stays in Paris but very unlikely.

It's understandable if they are both also waiting on each other decision. Can't really use an excuse they are focusing on current season too much. Both of their clubs are out of Europe, PSG will surely win Ligue 1 and Dortmund will likely finish 2nd in BL but have all but guaranteed a top 4 spot which is probably their main goal.

So they have enough time to study offers and think what's the best for them. It's really not an easy decision and there is pressure from all sides. Imagine if both would drag their decisions into late July/early August. Folk would go crazy. Don't expect it to happen though.

 

[Temptation]

Got a sneaky feeling that he won't suit City that much.

I think he's better for a side like Paris or Real.

But can't deny his amazing goalscoring ability. Hope he can knock off the injuries. He's way too young to be dealing with this.

 

[ajnotkeith]

Benzema can play the 10/support Haaland and Mbappe can play on the wing so it isn't impossible to fit them into one 11, but doubt Benzema will be happy with taking a supporting role again especially after such a great season he's having. Madrid isn't realistic, maybe they'll sell Benzema?

 

[fergus90]

Wouldn't bet on it if they got Mbappe.

That's true. But I meant more because Mbappe seems ponderous that if the opportunity arose to go to Madrid, he wouldn't need a 25 million salary to be convinced.

Doesn't want to accept City's offer yet in case there is a chance Mbappe stays in Paris.