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Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal eye Haaland as Man City face possible sanctions

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, May 9, 2026. (AFP Photo)
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Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, May 9, 2026. (AFP Photo)
October 17, 2026 05:11 PM GMT+03:00

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on Erling Haaland's situation at Manchester City, with the Norwegian striker potentially becoming a transfer target if the English club faces severe sanctions over breaches of Premier League financial regulations.

According to TEAMtalk, Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring developments surrounding Haaland, while Premier League rival Arsenal has also been linked with a possible move should the forward become available.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Haaland has maintained his goalscoring form this season, finding the net 10 times in nine appearances for Manchester City.

Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 13, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Financial ruling raises questions over Haaland's future

Speculation surrounding Haaland has intensified after Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club over violations of the Premier League's financial regulations.

The case concerns rules governing clubs' financial reporting and compliance with the league's financial requirements.

The ruling has raised the prospect of serious disciplinary measures, including points deductions, relegation from England's top division and the potential removal of previously won league titles.

However, the possible punishments have not been finalized, and Manchester City has appealed the ruling.

Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland (C) celebrates with Norway's forward #07 Alexander Sorloth (L) after winning during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Ivory Coast and Norway at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 30, 2026. (AFP Photo)
Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland (C) celebrates with Norway's forward #07 Alexander Sorloth (L) after winning during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Ivory Coast and Norway at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 30, 2026. (AFP Photo)

European giants monitor potential transfer opportunity

With Manchester City's future disciplinary consequences still uncertain, Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly watching Haaland's situation closely as they assess the possibility of a move.

Arsenal has also emerged as a potential destination, although TEAMtalk reported that the London club had not held talks with the striker's representatives and was not actively pursuing a deal.

For now, Haaland remains a Manchester City player, and any potential transfer would depend on how the club's disciplinary case develops and whether the Norwegian forward ultimately becomes available.

October 17, 2026 05:11 PM GMT+03:00
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