Unbelievable: Arsenal and Real Madrid want to make a move for Haaland amidst threats of relegation sanctions!

With the future of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland currently a major topic of discussion across social media and news outlets, Manchester City is seeking a substantial fee to part ways with him—amidst significant interest from Real Madrid and Arsenal.

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Following reports that Manchester City would only accept a massive fee from any club wishing to sign Haaland, it appears the "Sky Blues" have not completely closed the door on the Norwegian's departure; instead, they are waiting for the best possible offers.

Man City does not want to part with Haaland for anything less than a huge fee

Even if City were to be relegated to the Championship, the player is unlikely to drop down to that division with them. According to reports from Football Insider, Man City certainly would not let the player go for a bargain price in the event of relegation; the club is well aware that major teams—such as Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, and Arsenal—would move to secure the services of the outstanding Norwegian.

What gives City the upper hand at the negotiating table? Quite simply, Haaland's contract. Back in January 2025, he put pen to paper on a ten-year deal that keeps him at the club until the summer of 2034 — meaning there is no looming expiry date forcing City's hand, and certainly no reason for them to entertain a cut-price bid.

And then there is the small matter of what he does on the pitch. The numbers speak for themselves: City's 2025 annual report revealed that he had racked up 85 Premier League goals across his first three seasons — a strike roughly every 95 minutes.

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