13 November 2023
Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing a double swoop for Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain and Erling Haaland of Manchester City in the upcoming season. According to the Spanish Defense Central network, Real Madrid's president, Perez, is hesitating to trigger Haaland's hefty release clause next summer, which stands at 200 million euros and becomes active in 2024. Negotiations might hinge on a potential reduction in the asking price or Haaland putting pressure on Manchester City to facilitate his departure. Some board members are reportedly urging Perez to prioritize Haaland over Mbappe. While Haaland is said to harbor a desire to play for Real Madrid in the future, he is currently content at Manchester City and not actively seeking a move.