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Barcelona chief determined to sign Haaland to replace Lewandowski

 

The pursuit of Manchester City star Erling Braut Haaland has become an obsession for Barcelona president Joan Laporta, according to journalist David Bernabeu on Sport‘s La Possession.

Barca are preparing for Robert Lewandowski’s departure. The La Liga top scorer is entering the twilight of his career, and they have set their sights on Haaland.

“The main obsession of the president, I’ve always told you, is Erling Haaland, Bernabeu said.

“If it’s an obsession, it doesn’t mean he can bring him. But it’s an obsession. So, it’s the piece that marks all the movements.”

The looming 115 financial charges against City have further fuelled speculation over Haaland’s future at the Etihad Stadium.

The former Borussia Dortmund star will be looking for a new stomping ground if Man City are handed a major punishment such as relegation.

However, City know European giants are sniffing around their star striker. They have started working on a new contract to secure Haaland’s services beyond his current deal.

Bernabeu emphasised that City Chief Executive Officer Ferran Soriano had travelled to Norway, possibly to negotiate with Haaland’s representatives.

 

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