Real Madrid wants to bring Haaland to Santiago Bernabeu in 2024. The player has a release clause that starts at the end of the following season and ranges from €220 million to €240 million, according to AS. To keep Karim Benzema with Los Blancos until the summer of 2024, the team intends to offer him a one-year extension for the time being.
In addition, they intend to hire Haaland to take over for the 35-year-old. In just two years after joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund, the Norway international’s move to the Santiago Bernabeu will depend on whether he wants a change of scenery.
Haaland’s ongoing agreement at the Etihad runs until the late spring of 2027. With a staggering 28 goals in 26 Premier League games this season, he is currently leading the European Golden Boot race.
Real Madrid plans to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a potential free agent next year, in addition to the Manchester City center forward. As a result, the club might experience some change in the summer of 2024.
After the expected departures of four heavyweights from the first team, they might be able to free up enough money on their wage bills to pay for both of the aforementioned forwards. At the conclusion of the season, the contracts of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Benzema all come to an end.
The French icon, on the other hand, is expected to stay for another year before becoming a free agent. Eden Hazard’s situation, on the other hand, is straightforward. He is not wanted by Los Merengues, and they will try to get rid of him before the end of his contract in 2024.
Manchester City prioritized a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham
According to Spanish publication AS (h/t BarcaUniversal), Manchester City has prioritized a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, a 19-year-old target of Real Madrid.
The England international has been in the news a lot and could cost Real Madrid €150 million in transfer fees. Liverpool has also been mentioned as a possible suitor, but it is thought that they won’t be able to pay for such a deal.
With Barcelona poised to make a move for Ilkay Gundodan, Manchester City may lose him on a free transfer this summer. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are both keeping an eye on Portugal international Bernardo Silva, whose situation is also uncertain.
As a result, the Cityzens might turn to Bellingham for some much-needed midfield protection. The 19-year-old is on a contract that will end in the summer of 2025. He has been called up to the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers in March.
In 34 games across competitions this season, Bellingham has scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists.