Not only on the field, El Clasico also occured in the hunt for Erling Haaland

DBasia.news – El Clasico seem to have filled the transfer market next summer. Real Madrid and Barcelona are going head to head to obtain the services of Erling Haaland.

Haaland is targeted by many big clubs after his €75 million release clause became active this summer. Borussia Dortmund are not in a strong position to contain the departure of their flagship striker.

The Manchester and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) duo have been linked with Haaland. However, Barcelona and Madrid are believed to be the two options that the Norwegian bomber has prioritized.

According to Marca’s report, Madrid and Barcelona have also started maneuvering to realize this transfer. Representatives of both clubs have been in contact with Raiola and Haaland’s family in recent days.

Barcelona and Madrid’s chances of signing Haaland are relatively balanced. In addition to their prestigious names, the two club owners are also on good terms with Mino Raiola as the player’s agent.

On paper, Barcelona actually need the services of Haaland more. Xavi Hernandez’s team does not have a reliable goal-hungry centre-forward despite signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

While Madrid still have Karim Benzema. Los Blancos have also been linked with Kylian Mbappe, who is said to be Haaland’s main rival to become the world’s best striker in the future.

It will be interesting to see where Haaland will head to. But the opportunity to move to a club other than Madrid and Barcelona or stay at Dortmund is still open.