Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement with Erling Haaland when it comes to joining them in the summer transfer window. The Borussia Dortmund star has enhanced his reputation as one of Europe’s hottest prospects with 16 goals from 14 Bundesliga games this term. Despite Manchester City and Barcelona also being linked, however, a move to the Spanish capital now seems to be on the cards.
Haaland has scored 80 goals in just 79 appearances for Dortmund since joining from Red Bull Salzburg two years ago.
He’ll be on the market for around £66million come the end of the campaign due to a clause inserted in his contract.
While Real’s preference has been a deal for Kylian Mbappe, they’re now upping the ante when it comes to landing Haaland as well.
According to Sport, Carlo Ancelotti’s team have now closed a 'preferential agreement' with Haaland's representatives to bring him to the Bernabeu in the summer.
This, it’s claimed, comes after Los Blancos chiefs held a summit in Monaco to finalise a deal - with Rafaela Pimenta and Alf-Inge Haaland conducting negotiations on the player's side.
So, Express Sport will now take a look at shirt numbers Haaland could wear if does indeed end up joining the La Liga titans.
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Real Madrid may hand Erling Haaland the No 18 shirt worn by Gareth Bale (Image: GETTY)
No 30
Haaland has worn the No 9 at Dortmund since the beginning of last season, and the No 17 before that.
But when he was making his name, the Norway international previously donned the No 30.
This was the case at Salzburg, where he first caught the attentions of Europe’s top clubs.
And Haaland also sported the number during his spell in his homeland at Molde.
With the number currently vacant, he may be tempted to go back to his roots as he’d aim to be a Bernabeu hit.
Real Madrid transfer target Erling Haaland wore the No 30 at Red Bull Salzburg (Image: GETTY)
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Haaland’s transfer comments
Haaland said in January that things would ‘start to happen’ now revolving his future, with Dortmund resigned to losing their star striker.
“The last six months I have chosen not to say anything out of respect for Dortmund, but now the club has started to press me into making a decision,” he said. “All I want to do is play football.
“But they press me… about my future, so that means I have to make a decision soon.”
When asked if he could decide imminently, the Norwegian added: “That is what they [Dortmund] want.
“It means things will happen now. They have started to put a lot of pressure on me, and I have to accept that so now is the time to get things started.”