According to a recent report by the Sun, Barcelona will now face even more competition in the race to secure the services of Erling Haaland from RB Salzburg. The same source has also revealed that the Catalan outfit will have to compete with the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid in pursuit of the £50m-rated Norwegian striker.
Why Barca Should Be Interested In Haaland
The Spanish champions need a proven goal-scorer who can be a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp. The Uruguayan international is currently playing in the twilight years of his playing career, so Barca has to start thinking about moving him on in the coming years.
Therefore, a prolific striker like Haaland could turn out to be a fantastic acquisition for them, especially if the Norwegian can continue scoring goals for fun for RB Salzburg this season. He has already put in numerous match-winning displays for Jesse Marsch’s team this term which has seen him become a fan-favourite at the home of the Austrian champions.
Haaland put in an excellent cameo against Liverpool at Anfield last month when he came off the bench to score the all-important equaliser for his side. However, the Reds went on to score again as Salzburg suffered a hard-fought 4-3 loss away at Merseyside.
The Norwegian striker’s potential is there for everyone to see, so it is no surprise to hear about some of the European heavyweights taking an interest in recruiting him.
What Makes The Two-Time Norway International Such A Prolific Goal-scorer?
Haaland is very quick with his feet and can beat his marker using his pace and agility up top. He is also getting better at beating the off-side trap while making runs behind the opposition backline. The Norwegian is dominant in the air and can win a lot of 50-50 duels against the opposition, which makes him a potent goal-threat from set-pieces. He has a good football IQ to go along with his attacking prowess that make him a complete marksman.
Is Haaland Worth The Fight?
The 19-year-old has scored 18 goals and provided five assists in 11 matches for Salzburg this season across all competitions. If Haaland can continue with his prolific goal-scoring run, then there is no doubt that he will be well worth the fight. Therefore, Barcelona should not give an inch to their rivals in the chase to land the talented centre-forward.
