In a recent report, AS mentioned that Real Madrid have identified Manchester City star Erling Haaland as a target. It has been stated that Los Blancos could move in for the Norway international if they fail to land Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain this January.
Haaland’s Impressive Form In Premier League Football
Haaland is enjoying a brilliant campaign at the Mancunian club after putting in a series of impressive displays as the focal point of their attack. The Norwegian sensation has banged in 19 goals and grabbed five assists in 21 matches for Man City this season across various competitions.
The 23-year-old has led the line well by averaging 4.0 shots, 1.1 key passes and 0.4 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League. However, he needs to improve his ball distribution in the final third based on his pass completion rate of 74.2% in the English first division (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Etihad Stadium will run out in the summer of 2027. Hence, it won’t be easy for Real Madrid to sign him next year.
Will Haaland Be A Dream Option For Real Madrid?
Haaland can shoot the ball with power and accuracy from long range and has got the vision to engineer a few decent chances for his teammates in the opponent’s half. He has proven himself to be a goal-scoring machine in the Premier League over the past couple of seasons and can use his strong 1.95m frame to dominate the opposition defenders in the air.
However, the Norway international has to find a way to improve his link-up play on the offensive end of the field. Still, there is no denying that Haaland has what it takes to help Real Madrid challenge for plenty of major trophies in the coming seasons as long as he can make a smooth transition to life in La Liga.
At 23, Haaland has got a very promising future ahead and would be a dream option for Los Blancos to consider this January or at the end of this campaign. He has the qualities to serve as the Madrid club‘s main centre-forward for the next decade. Therefore, the Spanish outfit should focus on trying everything they can to lure Haaland to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next year.
